Senior Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026.
The Opportunity
Senior Mechanical Engineer | Dallas, TX
Bring your expertise. Build what’s next.
At RS&H, we turn our clients’ visions into reality through innovative, practical engineering solutions for some of the largest companies and public entities in the world. Our Buildings team works across Commercial, Healthcare, Science, Aviation, and Federal markets, delivering projects that make a lasting impact.
We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in Dallas, Texas. This is an opportunity for a licensed engineer to take ownership of meaningful design work, collaborate with talented multidisciplinary teams, work directly with clients, and contribute to a diverse portfolio of complex building projects.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from early planning and design through construction. Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and contribute to mechanical engineering design for a variety of building projects
- Develop mechanical systems, calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents
- Apply engineering judgment to solve technical challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions
- Coordinate designs with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other disciplines
- Work directly with clients to understand project goals, requirements, and priorities
- Participate in project planning, design coordination, client meetings, presentations, and proposals
- Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance
- Apply applicable building codes and industry standards, including FBC, IBC, ASHRAE, and NFPA
- Provide technical guidance and review the work of junior engineers and designers
- Support or lead discipline teams and smaller multidisciplinary project teams
- Participate in quality control reviews and construction observations
- Stay current with industry standards, codes, regulations, and emerging mechanical engineering practices
What You’ll Bring
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- Active PE license in good standing
- 7+ years of MEP design experience
- Experience working on major projects and/or multiple moderate-sized projects
- Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior staff
- Working knowledge of FBC, IBC, ASHRAE, and NFPA
- Experience with Revit and AutoCAD
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Experience contributing to or leading design teams
- Experience with building and site design
- Experience managing or mentoring staff
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as project needs require
- Due to federal contract requirements, this position is limited to candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
Preferred:
- Experience with business development, marketing, proposals, and client coordination
- Ability to obtain and maintain engineering licensure in multiple states
- NCEES certification
Why RS&H?
At RS&H, you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make an impact across multiple markets. We value technical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth-and we give our people opportunities to expand their expertise, build client relationships, and take on greater responsibility throughout their careers.
If you’re a PE-licensed Mechanical Engineer looking for your next opportunity to contribute, grow, and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.
The Company
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.