Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our client, a leading industrial construction and engineering organization, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team. As a Mechanical Engineer V, you will be part of the engineering effort supporting Data Center Construction activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical design review skills, the ability to coordinate effectively with an Engineer of Record and General Contractor, and the drive to independently resolve RFIs and submittals to keep projects aligned with approved design intent. Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Austin, TX - Fully remote with occasional travel onsite to Austin, TX during the assignment. Pay Range: $140 per hour on Experis W2 What's the Job? Review and validate mechanical design packages for Factory 1, covering both wet and dry systems, including HVAC, plumbing, cooling towers, and chillers, plus structural coordination. Ensure designs comply with IMC, IPC, NFPA, local AHJ requirements, and Company standards. Coordinate with the Engineer of Record (EOR), 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 confirm alignment with approved design intent. Conduct mechanical design reviews across engineering and construction milestones, including HVAC and fire protection review during the design stage. What's Needed? End-to-end mechanical design experience for industrial facilities, from concept through permit/construction-ready drawings. Mechanical design review and validation experience on industrial or manufacturing construction projects, including red-lining drawings and identifying coordination conflicts early. Strong knowledge of wet & dry mechanical systems: HVAC, plumbing, process cooling, cooling towers, and chillers; cooling water systems (chillers, towers, heat exchangers, pumps); and air distribution systems (AHUs, terminal units, fans, dehumidification, exhaust). Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including ICC, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASME, and ANSI, with familiarity with IMC, IPC, and NFPA. Experience taking packages through local AHJ permit review and performing RFI/submittal review with an EOR and GC, including independently dispositioning submittals and driving RFI closure. What's in it for me? Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact Factory 1 construction project by strengthening mechanical design quality and compliance. Work in a collaborative environment with an Engineer of Record and General Contractor to resolve design and construction challenges. Engage in meaningful design review work across milestones, including permit and construction-phase support. Use modern tools and workflows to support coordination and conflict resolution (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks clash detection, and Revizto experience preferred). Clear, focused assignment scope for a 4-month duration with potential for extension or conversion. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.