Mechanical Project Engineer

WB Engineers+Consultants•Concord, CA

21d•$85,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Lead the planning, design, and execution of building systems projects for clients across Science & Technology and Mission Critical markets. Projects may include laboratories, life sciences facilities, pharmaceutical environments, telecommunications facilities, data centers, and secure government spaces. The role calls for a technically strong engineer who can perform site surveys, manage client relationships, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and deliver engineering solutions from design concept through construction. The engineer works independently to complete most projects from start to finish, with limited assistance from a Senior Engineer or Director. The position also involves mentoring junior engineers and designers, coordinating with technical leaders and project teams, and supporting a collaborative, team-first culture. The firm is a growing, employee-owned MEP consulting engineering firm serving technically demanding facilities. Its work spans science and technology, life sciences, laboratories, telecommunications, and mission critical environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in MEP consulting engineering, including mechanical system design and project coordination.
Experience designing HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, laboratory, life sciences, mission critical, telecommunications, or similarly complex facilities.
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, HVAC systems, building controls, and energy-efficient design practices.
Working knowledge of applicable building codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients, contractors, and project teams.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering services.
Ability to perform site tasks that may involve carrying, moving, climbing a 10-foot ladder, accessing infrastructure above drop ceilings, crawling, bending, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
Experience with Revit and BIM-based project delivery.

Responsibilities

Contribute to or lead mechanical engineering design for renovations, tenant fit-outs, and complex new construction projects.
Manage time and effort across multiple projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
Conduct field investigations, facility assessments, and building systems surveys to support design and technical recommendations.
Develop and oversee HVAC system designs, including heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, system selection, and energy-efficient solutions.
Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical specifications, system narratives, reports, drawings, and construction documents.
Select and integrate mechanical equipment, including air handling units, pumps, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, fans, and specialized systems.
Coordinate with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, architectural, and owner stakeholders throughout project delivery.
Participate in client meetings, design reviews, presentations, and construction progress meetings.
Support construction administration, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, field reports, and project closeout.
Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, client requirements, and firm quality standards.
Mentor junior engineers and designers and foster a collaborative, team-first culture.
Partner with technical leaders and project teams to balance workloads, resolve technical challenges, and identify opportunities for additional services.
Walk sites with clients and partners; conduct site surveys and assess building systems, including accessing infrastructure above drop ceilings and on ladders.