HVAC Mechanical Engineer - Direct Hire Consulting

HVAC Mechanical Engineer (P.E.)

My client has an opening for a Lead Professional Mechanical Engineer. This individual will assume the lead role of Mechanical Engineer for our organization and will join a team of other engineering and construction professionals servicing a diverse base of clients throughout the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. This is a full-time position based in the Los Angeles area.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the Mechanical Engineering Department and report directly to the President

• Perform all aspects of mechanical engineering design (specifically HVAC engineering and design)

as a Mechanical Engineer, including Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design

Analyses, Calculations, equipment selection and layout, and system selection and layout

• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services

• Direct and lead the work of engineers in the department; provide training as required

• Ensure staff compliance with the Company’s quality control policies and procedures

• Provide and lead mechanical engineering services on Preconstruction Design-Build and

Design-Assist projects

• Perform and lead mechanical construction phase services including representing the firm onsite, answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and preparing record drawings

• Participate in team meetings and coordinate efforts with other team members

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee all mechanical engineering projects

• Review all engineering calculations and drawings for the entire department

• Work with staff engineers to help them with their individual designs

• Selection and layout of the building mechanical systems, including consideration of alternative systems

• Prepare accurate, complete, and code-compliant drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals.

• Develop details of building system requirements

• Develop discipline specifications

• Coordinate work product with other disciplines

• Incorporate responses to QC comments into the project documents

• Assist in responding to RFI’s, client comments, etc.

• Review and respond to submittals

• Perform discipline QA/QC review on assigned projects

• Adhere to project budget and schedule

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

• 8+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and/or Contracting

• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or Revit

• Ability to manage and mentor other engineers

• Organized, excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail,

good attendance, and sound problem-solving skills

Compensation:

$125-$150K a year

My client is one of the largest design-build mechanical contractors in California and one of the safest in the United States. Our core markets include aerospace, education, entertainment, healthcare and transportation. Prestigious building owners and some of the nation’s largest general contractors trust our award-winning firm to deliver expertly engineered, cost-effective HVAC and plumbing systems designed and built to make buildings more comfortable and energy efficient.