Mechanical Engineer - Firestop (Hybrid)

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Company: RectorSeal
Location:  Houston Fire Test Lab
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Experience Level: Entry to Mid-Level

🔥 About the Role

RectorSeal is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to serve as a key technical contact across multiple firestop product lines. This role supports both internal teams and external clients by providing expert guidance on product selection, installation, and engineering judgments for unique site conditions. Occasional onsite visits may be required to resolve complex field issues.  This role will be based at our Houston Fire Test Lab, located in Central Houston, Texas. This will be a hybrid role requiring an on-site presence 3-4 times per week at the Lab or the Regional Houston office.

🧰 Responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise and training focused on firestop products and applications

Act as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders (customers, distributors, contractors, inspectors)

Respond to technical inquiries from sales teams, distributors, and installers

Assist customers with product selection based on project requirements

Develop Engineering Judgments (EJs) for non-standard field conditions

Conduct jobsite visits to evaluate firestop applications and resolve issues

Support product certification efforts, including in-house testing and documentation

Troubleshoot firestop installation issues and identify root causes

Deliver training and technical support to internal staff and external customers

Stay current on firestop technologies, testing standards, building codes, and regulations

Conduct competitive analysis to support product development and market positioning

🎓 Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

BS in Mechanical Engineering

1 year of recent engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years of experience in the firestop industry (e.g., fire testing, installation, inspection)

5 years of experience in the construction industry

🛠 Skills & Competencies

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Passion for customer experience and problem solving

Excellent telephone and written communication skills

Compensation:

RectorSeal has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. 

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the CSWI Board of Directors.

Benefits: At RectorSeal, our employees enjoy the following benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, paid time off program with paid holidays, and various wellness programs.

 About RectorSeal

Based in Houston, Texas, RectorSeal, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc. [NYSE: CSW] and is a leading provider of quality solutions for the professional trades serving heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC/R), plumbing, electrical, and construction markets. For more information about RectorSeal’s innovative products and brands that increase efficiency and improve reliability, please visit www.RectorSeal.com.

About CSW Industrials

CSW Industrials is a diversified industrial growth company with industry-leading operations in three segments: Contractor Solutions, Specialized Reliability Solutions, and Engineered Building Solutions. CSW provides niche, value-added products with two essential commonalities: performance and reliability. The primary end markets we serve with our well-known brands include HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, general industrial, architecturally-specified building products, energy, mining, and rail transportation.