Project Engineer II - Mechanical

Job Title:Project Engineer II - Mechanical

Location:Carrollton, TX (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000.00 - $112,000.00 Annually

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Project Engineer II supports the project team across several smaller or larger complex mechanical projects and serves as the lead technical resource on smaller projects. The role sits at the center of day-to-day project execution: interpreting plans and specifications, assembling complete submittal packages and required project documentation, procuring equipment, materials, and services, and participating in the selection and hiring of subcontractors.

This position collaborates closely with management and project stakeholders and keeps them informed on every issue affecting project timeline and budget. The Project Engineer II owns change order management, ensuring changes are completed accurately, tracked as required, and their impact estimated, and expedites material as needed to hold schedule. The role is expected to analyze and resolve more complex technical questions and problems as they arise, drawing on in-depth knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and related systems design.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the project team on several smaller or larger complex mechanical projects
• Serve as the lead technical resource on smaller projects
• Collaborate with management and stakeholders on all project matters
• Keep management and stakeholders informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget
• Manage change orders and ensure they are completed accurately and tracked as required
• Estimate the impact of project changes
• Expedite material as needed
• Provide interpretation of plans and specifications
• Assemble complete submittal packages and other required project documentation
• Procure equipment, materials, and services
• Participate in the selection and hiring of subcontractors
• Analyze and resolve more complex questions and problems as needed

Required Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC and plumbing, and a general understanding of system operations
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office, such as Excel
• Authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this position

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles