Associate Principal Engineer in Austin, Texas at Dynamic Systems, Inc.

About the Company

Dynamic Systems (DSI), LLC is a leading engineering, fabrication, construction, and specialty systems provider serving high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor, mission critical, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology clients throughout the United States. DSI delivers turnkey solutions including process piping, specialty gas systems, ultra-high-purity systems, mechanical/HVAC, process, construction, modular fabrication, utility infrastructure, and facility support services.

As part of the Quanta Services family of companies, DSI combines the agility and technical expertise of a specialized engineering organization with the resources, stability, and nationwide reach of one of North America's premier infrastructure companies.

DSI is currently expanding its corporate engineering capabilities and building a world-class engineering organization to support continued growth across multiple business units. This is an opportunity to join a growing team, help establish engineering standards, develop innovative technical solutions, and contribute to projects that have a direct impact on some of the world's most advanced manufacturing and technology facilities.

Position Summary

Serves as a senior engineering leader providing design and technical guidance across projects and disciplines (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related mechanical systems). Represents engineering as the subject-matter expert in client and project team meetings, upholds DSI's engineering standards firmwide, and manages a small group of engineers, including their staffing, development, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide design and engineering guidance across departments and disciplines, ensuring DSI engineering standards are consistently upheld

Stay current on industry trends, codes, and best practices, and share that knowledge across the engineering team

Own conceptual design direction for assigned projects and review complex preliminary redline layouts used for estimating

Perform or review advanced engineering calculations (heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, and related discipline-specific analysis) across HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection systems

Conduct site inspections to confirm compliance with construction documents and resolve design issues that arise during construction

Represent engineering as the technical subject-matter expert in project team and client meetings

Take ownership of successful achievement of project engineering goals and objectives

Manage a small team of engineers, including staffing, training, coaching, and performance management

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering required

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

12+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years of people management experience

Expert-level knowledge of applicable systems design (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, etc.) and broader design engineering practice

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff, clients, and general contractors at all levels

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop an engineering team

Strong public speaking and presentation ability

Strong computer skills, including CAD/BIM tools and Microsoft Office (including Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience across multiple mechanical disciplines (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection)

Design-build or mechanical contractor leadership experience

Track record of developing engineers into senior/lead roles

Benefits Highlights

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Training, professional development, and support for licensure/professional association dues