Sr Mechanical Project Engineer

HGA • San Diego, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join HGA in driving excellence and innovation in mechanical engineering across the country!
Based in our San Diego office, as a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, you will have a pivotal role in shaping and guiding projects and teams. This position offers the opportunity to make impactful decisions and introduce innovative ideas and perspectives, fostering a cohesive and collaborative environment.
Our diverse portfolio showcases projects across multiple sectors, with an emphasis on healthcare facilities and also corporate headquarters, laboratories, museums, government facilities at local, state, and federal levels, higher education buildings and campuses, and infrastructure improvements.
With the rapid evolution of building codes and technologies, we seek professionals who possess expert knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, extensive expertise in mechanical engineering systems application, sustainable design, and resiliency planning. Ideal candidates will have excellent problem-solving skills and the capability to collaborate with both internal and external clients to deliver high-value performance solutions on HGA’s projects nationwide.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• Professional Engineer registration recognized by a state licensing board
• 12+ years of consulting engineering experience with emphasis on HVAC/plumbing design for a variety of HCAI/OSHPD projects for healthcare, laboratory, commercial, municipal, institutional and government facilities
• Experience in delivering projects with LEED, Well, Green Globes, or similar sustainable certifications
• Experience with leading teams on multiple projects concurrently
• Revit, BIM, Trane/Trace, IES and Microsoft Office skills required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in building controls is desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for HVAC engineering design including: calculating heating and cooling loads, select equipment, layout duct and piping, create and edit project details, and write and edit project engineering specifications.
• Be responsible for plumbing systems design including calculating capacities and loads, laying out piping systems and details, and editing project specifications.
• Assist in defining and guiding project sustainability goals and delivering systems designs to achieve them.
• Develop work plans and guide staff to deliver project designs according to available budgets.
• Participate in team mentoring activities.
• Engage in community focused outreach along with fellow HGA leaders.
• Participate in design review meetings and workshops.
• Resolve a variety of complex design challenges including conflicting Owner and project requirements, application of different system types, or challenging field conditions.
• Research design options and document findings for the project team.
• Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with local codes and design standards.
• Coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines as applicable.
• Assist with project pursuits and fee development (proposal writing, interviews and strategic review of project scope).

Benefits

• Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs.

What This Job Offers

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