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Mechanical Engineer V

Austin, TX 78758

Posted: 09/30/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Mechanical Engineer Job Number: 26623 Workplace Type: On-Site

Job Description

Job Description:
Scope: Review and validate all mechanical design packages for the Factory 1 construction project, covering both wet and dry systems, including HVAC, plumbing, cooling towers, and chillers — along with structural coordination. Ensure all designs comply with IMC, IPC, NFPA, local AHJ requirements, and client standards.
Coordinate closely with the design Engineer of Record (EOR), the General Contractor (GC), and internal stakeholders to resolve RFIs, design conflicts, and constructability issues. Support permit submissions and review contractor submittals within the mechanical scope to ensure alignment with the approved design intent.
•    Design Review: Mechanical design reviews over engineering and construction milestones. Reviews of HVAC and fire protection in the design stage
•    Thorough mechanical review and taking packages through local AHJ permit review. (Specific Austin or Texas AHJ experience is a plus)
•    RFI and submittal review working directly with an Engineer of Record and a General Contractor. 
•    Independently disposition contractor submittals and drive RFI closure

Candidate Profile Ask:

Core Design Competencies
•    End-to-end mechanical design — concept through permit/construction-ready drawings for industrial facilities
•    Mechanical design review and validation on industrial or manufacturing construction projects, including red-lining drawings and catching coordination conflicts at the design stage
Wet & Dry Mechanical Systems
•    HVAC, plumbing, process cooling, cooling towers, and chillers
•    Cooling water systems (chillers, towers, heat exchangers, pumps)
•    Air distribution systems (AHUs, terminal units, fans, dehumidification, exhaust)
•    Data center or manufacturing facility background preferred over commercial office
Codes, Standards & Permitting
•    ICC, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASME, ANSI
•    Working knowledge of IMC, IPC, and NFPA
•    Experience taking packages through local AHJ permit review; Austin/Texas AHJ experience is a plus
Construction-Phase Engineering
•    RFI and submittal review experience working directly with an Engineer of Record and a General Contractor
•    Ability to independently disposition contractor submittals and drive RFI closure
•    Design-change resolution during construction
BIM & Software Proficiency
•    Revit and AutoCAD proficiency
•    Navisworks clash detection for structural and MEP coordination
•    Revizto experience

Compensation: $140
We look forward to reviewing your application. We encourage everyone to apply - even if every box isn’t checked for what you are looking for or what is required.

PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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