Copy of MEPF Engineer (Electrical Focus)
About The Position
Aro Homes is a company focused on redefining residential construction through well-designed, precision-engineered homes that are built faster and with a positive environmental impact. They utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, product-driven approach and are backed by investors like Innovation Endeavors. The company is seeking an experienced MEP engineer with mechanical (HVAC) and electrical expertise to join their integrated architecture and engineering team. This role will focus on volumetric prefabricated offsite construction and onsite assembly of single-family homes, with ownership of electrical and plumbing systems and leadership of the full MEPF scope from design and documentation to energy compliance filings.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of MEP design experience for residential or light commercial buildings, with demonstrated depth in electrical and plumbing design.
- At least 2 years of construction administration experience for Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical scope, such as answering RFIs and reviewing submittals.
- Working fluency with California codes, especially the CEC and CPC, and with Title 24 energy compliance, plus experience with energy modeling tools and HERS processes.
- Experience with Revit and Bluebeam, and/or mechanical software like SolidWorks.
- A willingness to jump in and support the company outside your domain expertise.
Nice To Haves
- PE (Electrical or Mechanical) or EIT.
- Offsite or modular construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the electrical system for the core house product, including load calculations, service and panel sizing, panel schedules, circuiting, lighting and device layouts, and single-line diagrams in Revit, coordinated with Onshape documentation.
- Develop and maintain domestic water, drain-waste-vent, and water heating systems, including fixture unit calculations, pipe sizing, riser diagrams, and module-to-module connection details.
- Maintain HVAC, ventilation, and residential fire protection design, calculations, drawings, schedules, and specifications across the product.
- Produce and manage Title 24 compliance documentation for each home, coordinate HERS rater verification, and manage submissions through state and utility portals.
- Ensure MEP scope meets CEC, CPC, CMC, CBC, CALGreen, and Title 24 requirements, including documentation for state Factory-Built Housing approvals.
- Respond to manufacturing and field inquiries, mark up released sets in Bluebeam, and carry changes through to updated FIDs, Field Kits, and BOMs.
- Lead MEP cost and performance initiatives, with an emphasis on electrical and plumbing, including vendor outreach, quote and sample review, shop drawing review, and implementation planning.
- Specify electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment and materials, generate and maintain part numbers, and keep procurement data current.
- Work daily with Architecture, Structural, the Onshape modeling team, plant operations, and site operations to ensure MEPF scope installs cleanly.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Equity in the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
