Assistant Engineer - Mechanical

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Engineer – Mechanical positions may be assigned, under close supervision, professional-level mechanical engineering duties to include: Check building plans for compliance with mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water, gas, sanitary piping, energy conservation, noise control, and electrical codes and standards; calculate, review and verify mechanical adequacy; provide information to engineers, architects, and contractors; prepare specifications; may be assigned to assist field inspectors; and perform other duties as assigned. Assistant Engineer – Mechanical positions in the Public Utilities Department will be utilized to fill Assistant Energy Engineer vacancies. Assistant Energy Engineer positions perform project management and construction management duties on projects related to energy, power plants, and HVAC projects; plan check of proposed water and wastewater facility designs for prudent energy design principles; perform energy audits on existing facilities; recommend, design and implement energy conservation measures on HVAC, and mechanical systems and processes; develop and manage renewable energy projects; evaluate energy rate tariffs for use at facilities; and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field OR Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate issued from a state licensing board OR Registration as a Professional Mechanical Engineer with a state licensing board
• Two years of full-time professional-level mechanical engineering experience
• Experience must include: Checking building plans for compliance with mechanical and plumbing codes and standards; calculating, reviewing, and verifying mechanical adequacy; and providing information to engineers, architects, and contractors regarding plan modification, building regulations and mechanical/plumbing design issues
• A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project development, management and construction management duties on projects related to energy, renewable energy, power plants, and HVAC systems
• Performing energy audits
• Evaluating rate tariffs for use at facilities and other energy engineering related experience
• Certification as an Energy Manager (CEM)
• Certification as a Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

Responsibilities

• Check building plans for compliance with mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water, gas, sanitary piping, energy conservation, noise control, and electrical codes and standards
• Calculate, review and verify mechanical adequacy
• Provide information to engineers, architects, and contractors
• Prepare specifications
• Assist field inspectors
• Perform project management and construction management duties on projects related to energy, power plants, and HVAC projects
• Plan check of proposed water and wastewater facility designs for prudent energy design principles
• Perform energy audits on existing facilities
• Recommend, design and implement energy conservation measures on HVAC, and mechanical systems and processes
• Develop and manage renewable energy projects
• Evaluate energy rate tariffs for use at facilities

Benefits

• Future wage increases
• Additional compensation opportunities
• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS)
• 31% additional pay for employees with valid State of California registration as a Professional Mechanical Engineer
• 8% additional pay for employees with a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level