United Mechanical · 5 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$55/hr - $75/hr
7+ years expUnited Mechanical is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will serve as a hands-on technical lead designer in the Engineering Department. This role involves technical ownership of mechanical design execution, coordination with project managers, and mentorship of junior engineers to ensure high-quality designs that meet client needs and regulatory standards.
Building MaintenanceConstructionHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Real Estate
Responsibilities
Own mechanical design execution from basis-of-design through permit and issued-for-construction (IFC) deliverables
Serve as Lead Designer: establish the basis of design, system selection, equipment sizing, control intent, and document strategy from kickoff through IFC
Design and troubleshoot both air-side (VAV, DOAS, exhaust, pressurization, filtration, heat recovery, etc.) and water-side (hydronic plants, pumping, control valves, coils, heat rejection, etc.) systems
Apply California codes and local requirements, including AHJ amendments and applicable energy code
Own QA/QC: loads/assumptions, duct/pipe sizing, schedules, details, sequences, coordination, and general 'will this actually work' sanity checks
Assist Project Managers in presenting and explaining proposals, systems, findings and options to clients, general contractors and engineers
Participate in site walks and existing conditions investigations
Work with Project Managers and the engineering staff to prepare or refine the project scope
Provide field support during construction: submittal review, RFIs, and design clarifications
Direct and coordinate the project-based engineering activities of both in-house and outsourced engineering teams
Guide and mentor junior engineers through real project work: fundamentals, codes, design judgment, and document quality
Give Engineering leadership clear feedback on training needs, performance growth, and where the team needs better tooling or standards
Qualification
Required
7-10 years' experience in the commercial construction space
4-year engineering degree or equivalent
Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals, HVAC system types, equipment, installation standards, and procedures
The ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate with others is essential
Must be fully versed in California and applicable local building codes
Proficient in the use of Carrier HAP, Trace 700, Energy Pro, or equivalent
Proficient in AutoCAD
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Revit experience
Prior experience with a mechanical contractor or engineering consultant
Company
United Mechanical
United Mechanical is a construction company specializing in HVAC construction and plumbing services.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Leonard Bertolami, P.E.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jon Gundersen
Partner and President
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