Assistant Engineer - Mechanical

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional pay for PE registration

Additional pay for EIT certification

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of San Diego seeks a mechanical engineer to review building and facility plans for code compliance across mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems. You will verify adequacy, prepare specifications, and advise engineers, architects and contractors on design issues.

As assigned, you may manage energy and HVAC projects, conduct energy audits, recommend conservation measures, and develop renewable energy initiatives to support city goals.

Qualifications

• Education or credential options must be met as stated in the listing.
• Experience requirements include two years at a professional level in mechanical engineering with plan review and advising on plan modifications.

Responsibilities

• Review building and facility plans for compliance with mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, energy, and related codes.
• Verify mechanical adequacy and prepare specifications for engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Advise on plan modifications and design issues.
• Manage energy and HVAC projects as assigned.
• Conduct energy audits and recommend conservation measures.
• Develop renewable energy projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Building Plan Review

Mechanical Codes

HVAC Systems

Energy Conservation

Project Management

Construction Management

Energy Audits

Renewable Energy

Power Plants

Water & Wastewater

Energy Tariff Evaluation

Technical Specifications

Professional Communication

Energy Management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Professional Mechanical Engineer registration

Job description

Review building and facility plans for compliance with mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, energy, and related codes; verify mechanical adequacy, prepare specifications, and advise engineers, architects, and contractors. Depending on assignment, manage energy and HVAC projects, conduct energy audits, recommend and implement conservation measures, and develop renewable energy projects.

Requirements: Applicants must meet one education or credential option: a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, an Engineer-in-Training certificate, or professional mechanical engineer registration; qualifying experience may substitute for missing education. They must also have two years of professional-level mechanical engineering experience that includes plan review, mechanical adequacy verification, and advising on plan modifications and design issues.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Building Plan Review, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, HVAC Systems, Mechanical Adequacy Calculations, Energy Conservation, Project Management, Construction Management, Energy Audits, Renewable Energy Projects, Power Plants, Water and Wastewater Facilities, Energy Rate Tariff Evaluation, Technical Specifications, Professional Communication, Energy Management

Benefits:

• Additional Pay for Professional Engineer Registration, Additional Pay for Engineer-in-Training Certification, Retirement Plan