Assoc. Principal – Mechanical

Jobtailor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior mechanical engineer to lead design and project management for diverse building systems. You will develop project scopes, budgets and schedules, and ensure timely delivery while satisfying codes, energy standards and LEED requirements.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to proposals and startup documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–15 years of experience in technical design and/or project management of engineering systems.
• Proven leadership as a self-directed, proactive team leader.
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and construction/engineering processes.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and project management for diverse building types.
• Ensure designs comply with Building/Energy Codes and LEED standards.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules to contract.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality deliverables.
• Prepare start-up documentation and support proposals.

Skills

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Energy Simulation Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer's (P.E.) License

LEED Accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Revit

Engineering Analysis Software

Compliance Software

Job description

• Work closely with project PIC and lead engineering design of his/her projects including mechanical system selection, analysis, layouts and overall execution of the project.
• Develop and achieve project scopes, budgets, and schedules as project manager or as managing effort of your discipline.
• Schedule and track project milestones and deliverables; ensure adherence to contract.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Schedule and conduct internal kick-off meeting with all disciplines present.
• Ensure that all mechanical designs are compliant with Building/Energy Codes, and LEED standards.
• Develop mechanical system designs for a wide variety of building types with a keen emphasis on value add, efficiency and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships; respond promptly to inquiries and initiate contact when information is needed, or delays are imminent.
• Communicate directly with clients and act as the primary point of contact for AlfaTech.
• Attend and actively participate in the design and construction project team meetings.
• Ensure that the preparation of project drawings, specifications, and reports meet the project schedule and are consistent with client requirements and standards.
• Ensure that ATCE quality assurance procedures are implemented during the mechanical design process (design criteria submission, the basis of design narrative, design checklists, interdisciplinary coordination schedules, etc.).
• Understand the limits of the contract and/or ATCE’s proposal; ensure all provisions are met.
• Coordinate with department heads to select project team members.
• Assign duties and schedules within the project team and instruct project team members.
• Check all technical work for accuracy within his/her discipline—review technical content with team leaders from each discipline involved in the project.
• Must exhibit technical competency and be able to design projects and direct/train/mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate, support, and communicate with colleagues across disciplines.
• Maintain good relationships with external stakeholders to ensure securing future work.
• Participate in the proposal process and presentations to clients.
• Ensure proper execution of proposals and contracts prior to commencement of work.
• Prepare start-up documentation, notify marketing, and submit to accounting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 – 15 years of experience in technical design and/or project management of engineering systems for various project types
• Demonstrated experience as a self-directed, pro-active, and highly motivated team leader.
• Highly knowledgeable of codes, standards, and construction/engineering processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external business partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple project deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Revit, and other engineering analysis and compliance software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer’s (P.E.) License.
• LEED Accreditation.
• Strong working knowledge of energy simulation tools
• Strong knowledge of State and local Building Codes

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical system design, project management, and compliance with Building/Energy Codes and LEED standards. Proven ability to lead project teams, maintain client relationships, and ensure project deliverables meet quality and schedule requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical System Design
• Project Management
• LEED Accreditation
• Professional Engineer's (P.E.) License
• Building Code Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical System Selection
• Project Scope Development
• Budget Management
• Schedule Tracking
• Energy Simulation Tools
• Technical Design
• Interdisciplinary Coordination
• Quality Assurance Procedures
• Proposal Preparation
• Contract Management

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Client Relationship Management
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer's (P.E.) License
• LEED Accreditation

Industry Keywords

• Building Codes
• Energy Codes
• Construction Processes
• Engineering Standards
• Project Milestones

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bluebeam
• Revit
• Engineering Analysis Software
• Compliance Software