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# Mechanical Engineer - HVAC (PE Licensed)
**Location:** California (specific office location to be confirmed with client)
**Experience:** 5-10 years
**License:** Professional Engineer (PE) required
**Job Type:** Full-Time
## About the Opportunity
We're looking for a licensed Mechanical Engineer who wants more than a stamp and a stack of drawings - someone ready to shape the mechanical systems of tomorrow's buildings while shaping their own career path toward leadership. This is a firm where engineers are known by name, mentorship is built into the week (not squeezed in), and there's a real, visible track to principal and ownership for people who want it.
If you're a PE with a strong HVAC background who's ready to take on more complex projects, mentor junior staff, and have a genuine say in how the firm grows - we want to talk to you.
## What You'll Do
- Lead mechanical/HVAC design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and/or industrial projects from concept through construction administration
- Perform and oversee load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork and piping design, and energy modeling
- Ensure designs meet California Title 24, ASHRAE standards, and applicable building codes
- Review and stamp drawings and calculations as the engineer of record
- Collaborate directly with architects, contractors, and clients - often as the primary technical point of contact
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers, reviewing their work and helping them grow toward licensure
- Contribute to proposals, client relationships, and business development as your role expands
- Help shape internal standards, tools, and processes - your ideas carry real weight here
## What You Bring
- Active California PE license (Mechanical)
- 5-10 years of HVAC design experience in a consulting engineering environment
- Proficiency with Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, or equivalent load/energy modeling software
- Strong working knowledge of Title 24 energy compliance and ASHRAE 90.1/62.1
- Experience with Revit/AutoCAD MEP; BIM coordination experience a plus
- A track record of mentoring or a genuine interest in developing others
- Excellent communication skills - you can explain a design decision to a client as clearly as to a junior engineer
## Why This Firm
**Culture that's actually lived, not just posted on a wall**
This is a close-knit, collaborative team where senior staff make a point of being accessible - no closed-door hierarchy, no "figure it out yourself" culture. Expect open floor plans (literal and figurative), regular knowledge-sharing sessions, and a genuine investment in work-life balance. Flexible schedules and hybrid work are supported, not just tolerated.
**A real succession plan**
Many firms talk about growth; this one has built the actual pathway. There's a structured track from Senior Engineer → Associate → Principal, with ownership/equity opportunities for those who want to build a long-term future here. Leadership is actively planning for the next generation of firm owners - and that could be you. If your goal is to eventually run projects, run teams, or run the business itself, this is a place built to get you there.
**Mentorship both ways**
You'll be mentored by senior principals with decades of HVAC design experience, while also mentoring the engineers coming up behind you. Professional development isn't an afterthought - continuing education, PE exam support for staff working toward licensure, and conference attendance are part of how the firm invests in its people.
**Meaningful, varied work**
Projects span multiple sectors, so you won't be stuck doing the same building type for years - you'll build a broad, resume-defining portfolio while working with a team that genuinely enjoys solving hard problems together.
## Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience (details provided upon application)
- Performance bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PE license renewal and professional development support
- Generous PTO and flexible/hybrid work arrangements
- Clear path toward Associate and Principal-level advancement
*This firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.*