Senior Mechanical Engineer

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking Senior Mechanical Engineer for Onsite Role in San Antonio, Texas

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Senior Mechanical Engineer position in San Antonio, Texas.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors degree, a Current Professional Engineering License, and 10+ years of experience in MEP Design, specifically in the Municipal/Aviation, Education, Healthcare, and Commercial Office sectors.

If youre interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,
Stephen M Hrutka
Principal Consultant
HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a role in San Antonio, Texas.

Position Description: The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead and mentor team members, guiding them in their tasks while overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and staff management. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is key in designing energy-efficient, sustainable HVAC and plumbing systems. The ideal candidate will take ownership of projects from inception to completion, driving both project success and the growth of our clients team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Engineer of Record for Mechanical and Plumbing disciplines.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the MEP design team throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation to completion.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead the design and development of HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Conduct and verify load calculations for HVAC and plumbing systems.

• Perform Construction Administration (CA) tasks, including reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and attending CA meetings.
• Conduct site visits to assess field installations and perform field observations.
• Manage assigned projects, coordinating and guiding the design team from inception to completion.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute detailed phases of assigned project work, ensuring adherence to quality standards across all projects.
• Lead design and construction meetings, ensuring effective communication and decision-making.
• Mentor junior team members and assign tasks to design staff as needed.
• Provide periodic, objective feedback during employee check-ins in support of Annual Performance Reviews.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage contracts, fee proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with Business Development teams to build client relationships and support repeat business opportunities.
• Perform additional duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• Current Professional Engineering License.
• At least 5 years of experience as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Ability to obtain Professional Licensure in Texas.
• 10+ years of experience in MEP design, with expertise in Municipal/Aviation, Education, Healthcare, and Commercial Office sectors.
• 7+ years of experience managing MEP design projects.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience.
• 3+ years of Supervisory experience leading an MEP design team.
• Valid Texas Drivers License, a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and a successful background check.
• The candidate selected for employment must submit to a criminal background check, education verification, and drug test.

Details:

• Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer.
• Location: San Antonio, Texas.
• Assignment Type : Permanent, Full-time.
• Salary Range: $110,000 $140,000 per year.
• Background Check: The candidate selected for employment must submit to a criminal background check, education verification, and drug test.