Lead Mechanical Designer

StratAcuity Staffing Partners Inc

  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Remote
  • $70–$144 Per Hour

Highlights

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAustin, TX (
Remote
)
Salary$70–$144 Per Hour

Description

Job#: 3054256

Job Description:

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Remote with regular travel to Austin, TX

COMPENSATION: $70 - $144 HOURLY

Role Overview

We are seeking an Engineer for a construction design review role. This position involves working within the technology sector to ensure engineering and design standards are met for construction projects 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Required Qualifications

Experience: Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of applicable exp.

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

Company Overview & Culture

This position is with a leading enterprise client in the technology industry, operating within the Software & Interactive segment. Our organization is known for its large-scale operations and commitment to innovation.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Austin, TX, US

Job Type:

Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:

September 30, 2026

Pay Range:

$70 - $144 per hour

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