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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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College Station, TX · 5+ years experience · Remote · Posted Sep 22, 2026

At a glance

Experience
5+ years experience
Workplace
Remote
Location
College Station, TX

About the role

  • As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines in the design, procurement, and build of infrastructure at the College Station facility.
  • This is a hands-on role responsible for the planning and execution of new facility construction and renovation projects with emphasis on mechanical, piping, HVAC, and utility systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a project team of engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout the engineering, procurement, and construction process
  • Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for large commercial or industrial-type facility and infrastructure projects
  • Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines from conceptual design through closeout and activation
  • Lead and/or contribute to the design of HVAC systems for various facilities including office, warehouse, and industrial spaces
  • Use fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer knowledge as required to design tubing and piping systems
  • Prepare plans, details, specifications, and commercial bid documents for plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and general piping systems
  • Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems
  • Recommend designs/modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
  • Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering and construction projects, and prepare contract documents
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time with multiple parties

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience with the design and build of large commercial or industrial-type projects
  • Experience with mechanical/process piping/HVAC system design and/or project execution
  • Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
  • Ability to work onsite at our College Station, TX facility
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred qualifications

  • 5+ years of construction experience with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
  • Direct field experience with day-to-day management on a construction site
  • Experience in conceptual design and budgeting
  • Experience in contract management for large capital projects
  • Experience in managing the engineering, procurement, and construction process for heavy industrial-type projects
  • Experience with ASME B31.3 and B31.9 fluid systems
  • Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Competency with CAD programs (AutoCAD, Revit, Siemens NX, BIM/Navisworks or similar)

Workplace

  • Remote work not considered
  • Ability to travel as needed

Skills

  • HVAC
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Siemens NX
  • BIM
  • Navisworks
  • ASME B31.3

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