Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Texas

Project Engineer

Location: Sherman, TX – Texas Instruments SM1 Facility
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $75,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience
Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, Additional Benefits as Applicable

About Stratus Systems

Stratus Systems is a Dallas-based mechanical contracting firm specializing in commercial, industrial, and high-purity piping systems, including process piping, HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, and exhaust systems. The company delivers precision mechanical solutions through self-performing field operations, advanced BIM/VDC coordination, laser scanning, and prefabrication.

Core Values

Safety • Quality • Integrity • Respect • Teamwork • Profit with Purpose

Position Overview

Stratus Systems is seeking a Project Engineer to support a major semiconductor tool-installation project at Texas Instruments' SM1 facility in Sherman, Texas.

Working closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers, and field leadership, the Project Engineer will support daily construction activities, workforce productivity tracking, project scheduling, cost reporting, material coordination, and project documentation.

This position provides an opportunity for an early-career construction professional to develop practical project management skills while contributing to the successful execution of a large-scale industrial construction project.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Senior Project Engineers with daily project planning, scheduling, and construction coordination.
• Work directly with Superintendents and Foremen to monitor daily field activities, manpower, work progress, and productivity.
• Prepare and maintain daily project reports, including labor activity, completed work, and construction progress.
• Assist with tracking labor productivity, project costs, budgets, and schedule performance.
• Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, and equipment requirements to support field operations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, drawings, and project correspondence.
• Assist with project forecasting, cost reporting, and identifying potential schedule or budget impacts.
• Support coordination between field personnel, project management, engineering, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with resolving field coordination issues and communicating project requirements to appropriate personnel.
• Support BIM/VDC coordination and construction drawing reviews as needed.
• Help maintain compliance with company safety, quality, and project execution standards.
• Participate in project meetings and provide accurate updates on assigned responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant construction experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schedules, and project documentation.
• Basic understanding of construction methods, project scheduling, and cost management principles.
• Willingness to learn construction project management processes and develop technical and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project management and field personnel in an active construction environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Sherman, Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous construction experience through internships, cooperative education, or project engineering positions.
• Experience supporting mechanical, piping, industrial, or large commercial construction projects.
• Familiarity with construction productivity tracking, labor reporting, scheduling, and cost controls.
• Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing facilities, process piping, or high-purity mechanical systems.
• Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software.
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination, prefabrication, or mechanical construction workflows.

Career Development

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in construction project execution, cost management, scheduling, and field operations, with opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement into senior project engineering and project management roles.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person