Job Details
Description
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.
