Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview:

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for assisting the Engineer Manager and Team Leads with the administrative and training duties within the Engineering Department in each of our offices on a day-to-day basis. The Sr. Engineer will also be called on as a key technical resource for the engineers and others within the company. In the technical advisor role, it is expected that the Senior Engineer assists in providing structured training and technical mentorship for the engineers within the department along with project managers and project engineers. This person must have a deep understanding of the California Sate codes as well as the intricacies of mechanical systems and an overall knowledge of construction. to create and timely deliver on all aspects of a project's design. A Design Engineer shall effectively and cohesively work with all team members and trade partners. The intent is to develop permits and construction documents, while simultaneously providing field support and coordination.

Location: San Jose or Alameda

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Responsibilities:

• The job responsibilities for the Senior Engineer apply to both HVAC and Plumbing engineering department responsibilities.

• Assist Project Managers to present and explain proposals, systems, findings and options to clients, general contractors and engineers

• Work with Project Managers and the engineering staff to prepare or refine the project scope

• Assist Team Leads perform site visits with younger engineers and project managers to review and evaluate existing mechanical systems and provide energy and/or performance solutions

• Assist Team Leads and other Engineers evaluate feasibility of new equipment or modifying existing systems considering costs, available space, time limitations, energy goals, project timeline and related economic factors.

• Responsible for working with the Team Leads to go through the QA/QC process on their projects both at milestone dates as well as prior to Issue For Construction

• Assist other Team Leads and Engineers interface with project managers and field staff throughout the design and construction of projects

• May be called on to assist the Engineering Manager to help; plan, direct and coordinate the engineering activities of both in-house as well as outsourced engineering teams

• Assist other Team Leads and Engineers providing by supervision and/or technical direction (i.e., print interpretation, code interpretation, design intent, construction feasibility) to engineers, crafts, and/or superintendents to ensure work is completed in proper sequence

• Provide feedback to the Engineering Manager with ongoing assessment of technical skillset, organization skills and productivity of junior engineers they are working with

• Create ongoing training and development plans for each engineer as needed for their growth and development within the company

• Assist the Engineering Manager mentor junior engineers

• Assist Team Leads and Engineers by providing interpretations of all external codes, regulations, and specifications

• Assist Team Leads and Engineers by providing valuable engineering direction for Company engineering activities

• As needed, assist Team Leads and Engineers with providing reviews and input to approve field design change requests prepared by field and area engineers

Education Requirements and Relevant Skills:

• 5-10 years' experience in the commercial construction space

• Educational and experience requirements include: 4-year engineering degree or equivalent

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred, but not required

• Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals

• Working knowledge of system types, equipment, installation standards and procedures is necessary

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is essential

• Must be fully versed in local and State building codes

• Must be proficient in use of Trace 700 and AutoCAD Version 2016 or later

• Revit 2018 or BIM experience is preferred

• Prior experience with mechanical contractor or engineering consultant preferred.

United Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.