Mechanical Engineer

Title: Mechanical Engineer (AZ, FL, CA, TX)Location: Phoenix, Austin, NorCAl, SoCal, or TampaDuration: Contract Perm Possible - 12+ month contract Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.5-12 years of mechanical design and engineering experience.Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and building mechanical systems.Proficiency with mechanical design software and Revit/BIM/CAD platforms.Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, codes, standards, and industry best practices.Experience performing engineering calculations and system analyses.Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative office-based environment.Nice to Have Skills & ExperienceProfessional Engineer (PE) license.NCEES Record.Experience supporting large-scale commercial, healthcare, advanced technology, manufacturing, mission-critical, or data center projects.Experience within design-build, integrated project delivery, or multidisciplinary engineering environments.Job DescriptionThis role can sit in Phoenix, Austin, NorCAl, SoCal, or Tampa with 10-20% travel involved.The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, design, analysis, and documentation of mechanical building systems for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects. This role partners with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop coordinated design solutions while ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards. The position is primarily office-based and focuses on engineering design, technical analysis, coordination, and project documentation.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop mechanical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation throughout all phases of project development.Support the design of HVAC, hydronic, piping, plumbing, and building mechanical systems.Perform engineering calculations and analyses, including heating and cooling load calculations, airflow analysis, pipe sizing, pressure drop calculations, and system capacity evaluations.Create and maintain coordinated 2D and 3D mechanical design models using industry-standard design software and BIM platforms.Review project requirements, design criteria, technical standards, and applicable codes to ensure compliance and design quality.Coordinate engineering deliverables with internal teams, consultants, stakeholders, and client representatives.Participate in design reviews, quality assurance processes, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.Review technical documents, design packages, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs) to support project execution.Assist with identifying and resolving design conflicts, technical challenges, and coordination issues during project planning and development.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards, and design best practices.