Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer, PE

Location: Orange, CA

Job Overview

We seek a highly experienced and technically adept Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer, PE to join our dynamic team in Orange, CA. In this senior-level role, you will lead the design and coordination of complex mechanical systems—including HVAC, plumbing, and piping—for a wide range of commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. As a licensed Professional Engineer, you will provide technical direction, mentor junior staff, and be a trusted advisor to clients and project stakeholders. Your work will directly impact the delivery of high-efficiency, sustainable building systems that set a new standard for performance and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical system design for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and medical gas systems across diverse building types, ensuring code compliance and performance excellence.
• Manage full project lifecycles—from conceptual design through construction administration—while balancing budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Oversee and mentor engineering staff, ensuring quality control, knowledge transfer, and collaborative problem-solving across all project phases.
• Act as the technical point of contact for clients, contractors, and consultants, representing the firm with professionalism and subject matter expertise.
• Support construction activities by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, resolving field issues, and verifying installation accuracy.
• Promote sustainability and innovation in mechanical design through the integration of energy-efficient technologies and green building practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (required).
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical design experience, with a focus on HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for large-scale commercial and institutional buildings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.
• Demonstrated experience working within the Southern California construction environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• LEED Accreditation or demonstrated knowledge of sustainable design best practices is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-profile, technically challenging projects throughout Southern California.
• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team committed to engineering excellence.
• Competitive salary plus benefits and potential bonuses.
• Growth opportunities in project leadership and firm-wide strategic initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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