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Senior Mechanical Engineer, PE in Houston

Date Posted: 15 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

An established MEP consulting engineering firm in Houston is adding a Senior Mechanical Engineer to its building systems team. You'll lead HVAC and plumbing design on data center, telecommunication center, commercial, healthcare, higher education, and institutional projects from concept through construction administration, and you'll mentor junior engineers along the way.

 

What you'll do:

- Lead mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, and energy analysis

- Produce and stamp construction documents, specifications, and calculations

- Act as the main mechanical point of contact for clients, architects, and contractors

- Coordinate with the electrical and structural disciplines, and review shop drawings and RFIs

- Mentor and QA/QC the work of junior engineers and designers

- Make site visits and handle construction administration

 

What you bring:

- A BS in Mechanical Engineering

- An active PE license, or the ability to get Texas licensure by comity

- 8+ years of building MEP design experience at a consulting engineering firm

- Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE standards, IMC/IPC, and energy codes

- Experience with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and load software such as Trace 3D Plus or HAP

- LEED AP or healthcare experience is a plus

 

Why this role:

- A senior seat with a clear path to Associate or Principal

- Hybrid schedule flexibility

- Full benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, and paid PE and continuing-education costs

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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