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Senior Mechanical Engineer

O'Connell Robertson
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
LOCATION | Austin, TX

REPORTS TO | Director of Engineering

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We’re looking for more than an ‘employee’. We’re looking for high impact individuals; someone as passionate about engineering as we are. We want someone who can get behind our vision, who celebrates a team approach and is motivated by design that positively impacts our communities. If that describes you, there’s an exciting career that awaits you here.

What We’re After…

Our progressive Engineering Team at our office in Austin, TX seeks a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer with 5-10 years of experience. We want someone with a desire to exceed expectations and a commitment to ensuring the built environment matches the design intent. We need someone who can give critical insight to project teams on a variety of construction types to help our clients achieve their goals.

For over seven decades, O’Connell Robertson has built a powerful legacy of design excellence. We are driven by our enduring commitment to investing in and serving our people, community, and clients through developing strong, capable teams.

What You Will Get To Do….

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for working with engineering team members and coordinating consultant responsibilities of studies, design, or construction documents of various scale projects.

  • Work in a team environment supporting Education, Healthcare and Commercial projects
  • Work collaboratively with our firm’s integrated engineers and architects in Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas
  • Provide full design of mechanical system plans and specs
  • Perform construction administration of mechanical systems
  • Design HVAC controls

What You Need To Bring To The Table…

We’re looking for passionate, driven self-starters. Beyond that, you’ll need…

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering, or a related field preferred
  • 5-10 years of professional MEP design experience in an engineering firm
  • Experience with healthcare or education projects
  • Revit experience – experience coordinating MEP models within a multidiscipline BIM environment preferred
  • Working knowledge of applicable building codes, energy codes, and MEP-related standards including but not limited to IMC, NEC, and NFPA
  • Familiarity with engineering calculations – load calculations, equipment sizing, duct and pipe sizing, etc
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in various stages simultaneously
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and with clients
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Newforma a plus
  • PE licensure or active pursuit of PE licensure is a plus, but not required

WHY US?

That’s easy. O’Connell Robertson is an acclaimed, dynamic, highly regarded employer with established clients across Texas. Offices in Austin, San Antonio and Houston, and now Dallas, engage locally with a regional reach. We believe in inspiring workspaces, excellent compensation and benefits, and a team culture that enthusiastically supports personal and career development, as well as diversity in the workplace. We strive to offer flexible employee work schedules accommodating work hours and locations that will give you the best opportunity to succeed while still balancing life outside the office with family and friends.

EEO STATEMENT:

O’Connell Robertson hires quality candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

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