Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our client we design the electrical systems that power the places people learn, work, live and play. As Senior Mechanical Engineer you will bring the same thoughtful, people-first rigor to the mechanical side of those buildings so every project delivers comfort, efficiency and lasting client trust.

Performance Objectives

• Lead mechanical design for 8–12 building projects per year, delivering coordinated HVAC, plumbing and fire-protection drawings that meet LEED/energy goals and client schedules.
• Cut design-phase RFIs by 30 % through early clash detection and clear documentation that electrical, lighting and technology teams can build from without delay.
• Own energy-model updates and code-compliance packages so every project exceeds Title 24 and local ordinances on first submittal.
• Mentor two junior designers, raising their independent drawing output 25 % within 12 months while keeping quality scores above 95 %.
• Resolve field issues within 48 hours of notification, protecting construction schedules and client relationships that span decades.
• Produce bid-ready mechanical specifications and cost estimates that stay within 5 % of awarded values.

Environment & Resources

You report to the Principal and work alongside a tight 11–50 person team of electrical, lighting and fire-life-safety specialists in Costa Mesa. You will have Revit, AutoCAD, IESVE and Trace 700, plus a project budget that lets you specify high-performance equipment when it serves the client. Travel is limited to Orange County job sites.

Essential Qualifications

• PE license in California and 8+ years designing HVAC, plumbing and fire protection for commercial, educational or mixed-use buildings.
• Proven ability to coordinate 3-D models with electrical and technology disciplines so clashes are resolved before CD issuance.
• Track record of delivering energy models and Title 24 documentation that pass first review.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and raising their output without sacrificing quality.
• Comfort presenting design decisions to owners and contractors in plain language.

Role Selling Points

• Small-firm visibility: your designs ship, your name is on them, and clients remember you.
• People-first culture that values long-term relationships over awards.
• Direct access to principals and the freedom to specify the right equipment, not the cheapest.
• Projects that actually get built in the communities where we live and work.

If you want your mechanical expertise to power better buildings and stronger client partnerships, apply today. We review every application personally.