Engineer (Mechanical & Process)

AlfaTech•San Jose, CA

1d•$85,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At AlfaTech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion. As a leading consulting engineering firm, we provide thoughtful engineering design that is technologically forward thinking, innovative, and environmentally conscious, ensuring that our contribution to our built environment is flexible, sustainable, and lasting across all the market segments we serve. If you're driven by a passion for engineering, innovation, and making a difference, if you thrive on challenges and adapt quickly to change, and if you are looking to be part of a dynamic team of empowered, smart, energized, professionals, then AlfaTech is the place for you. In this role, you will perform a variety of mechanical and process engineering and design activities under the supervision of senior engineering staff. The Engineer will be self-motivated, organized and creative with the ability to multi-task. This individual must be able to work as a productive and engaged team member, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and innovation, in a fast-paced environment. Strong initiative and follow-through are essential for this job. This is meant to summarize the role’s responsibilities and provide some information and structure. At AlfaTech we encourage our staff to think outside the box and explore opportunities beyond the confines of one’s stated responsibilities to bring new thoughts, ideas, and innovations to our company.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 - 6 years of design experience for consulting engineering firm or design-build
Experience with Equipment Hookup Design within Advanced Technology, Green Technology, BioTech/Pharmaceutical, or similar technical market sectors such as Industrial, Healthcare, or Higher Education.
Experience with mechanical / process piping design for fluids that are hazardous in
Knowledgeable of building, energy, fire, life safety, process piping, industrial ventilation standards and codes, and construction/engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple project
General understanding of contract and construction
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering analysis and compliance software tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical
MS Suite of Products
Highly proficient in Trace 700
Strong knowledge of State and local Building Codes
Proficient in Revit, BIM 360, AutoCAD

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) Certification, Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate or I.H. preferred.
LEED Accreditation
Energy Pro, com

Responsibilities

Perform a wide array of design functions within the mechanical-HVAC and process piping disciplines, including equipment selections, system sizing, load calculations, product and material specifications, and design layouts for mechanical and process piping systems.
Lead equipment hookup “tool installation” design, including the layout of toolsets, mechanical and piping utility design, and creation of specialized drawings such as airflow diagrams, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs.
Conceptualize and optimize layouts of tool(s) and supporting infrastructure with multiple options as may be desired by Client.
Field survey of existing MEP systems to ensure accurate and optimized solutions for
Process piping designs will typically include house utilities such as compressed air, nitrogen, process cooling water, and vacuum. Occasionally more complex process utilities such as toxic gases, cryogenic or other liquid chemical distribution, high-purity water systems, wastewater systems, air scrubbers, and gas life safety systems will be required to be designed.
Process mechanical design inclusive of industrial ventilation, exhaust systems, and laboratory HVAC.
Coordinate electrical requirements for toolset and lab with electrical
May include coordination and supervision of the structural engineering design by outside consultants.
May include assisting with the Permitting process and attendance at Fire/Hazmat inspections in field.
Participate in the AlfaTech process piping / plumbing committee to continuously improve AlfaTech and client-specific standards for piping systems and associated control
Perform environmental health and safety code compliance analysis, calculations and reports. This may include laboratory chemical classification and inventory calculations based on SDS, IDLH & LEL calculations and participation in process hazard analyses. Perform submittal and shop drawing reviews; ensure accurate, timely responses to RFI’s.
Document changes and clarifications to scope, schedule, and budget; advise project
Review data and prepare recommendations, summaries, and cost estimates for consideration by senior engineers and/or managers.
Write technical reports to document engineering analysis and
Assist senior engineer(s) in reviewing design and development plans and/or cost
Acts as a technical advisor to junior professional staff assigned to the project(s).
Coordinate, support, and communicate with colleagues across disciplines and receive direction from project leads.
Attends and is an active participant in the design and construction project team
Proposes innovative solutions to design
Ability to implement design in BIM and AutoCAD
May serve as a field engineer during construction by performing site visits and preparing written reports of observations.
Other duties as