Associate, Mechanical

Atce; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AlfaTech in San Francisco, CA seeks an Associate, Mechanical (Building HVAC) to join a collaborative team delivering high-performance mechanical design. You will lead design efforts, support project management, and prepare packages for HVAC, fire suppression, and plumbing systems.

You should have 8-10 years of experience, strong knowledge of codes and LEED standards, and be proficient in Revit, BIM 360, and energy modeling tools.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in design field.
• Demonstrated history leading building HVAC design projects.
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and LEED requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; multitask in fast-paced environments.
• PE License and LEED Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop HVAC design solutions for high-performance buildings.
• Lead small to medium projects, managing delivery and budgets.
• Prepare design packages for HVAC, fire suppression, and plumbing systems.
• Review product data and submittals for contract conformance.
• Coordinate with disciplines and communicate with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers on technical tasks.
• Ensure designs comply with Building/Energy Codes and LEED standards.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Trace 700

EnergyPro

eQuest

Bluebeam

Job description

Associate, Mechanical (Building HVAC)

About Us

At AlfaTech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion. As a leading consulting engineering firm, we provide thoughtful engineering design that is technologically forward thinking, innovative, and environmentally conscious, ensuring that our contribution to our built environment is flexible, sustainable, and lasting across all the market segments we serve.

If you're driven by a passion for engineering, innovation, and making a difference, if you thrive on challenges and adapt quickly to change, and if you are looking to be part of a dynamic team of empowered, smart, energized, professionals, then AlfaTech is the place for you.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be relied upon to perform various engineering and design activities under the supervision of the Department Head. This will include design, system analysis and project management as well as selection of equipment, components, and systems.

This position requires a person who is self-motivated, organized and creative with the ability to multi-task. They must have the ability to work as a productive and engaged team member in a fast-paced environment. Strong initiative and follow-through are essential for this job.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop appropriate designs solutions for new and existing buildings with emphasis on high performance mechanical design and sustainability.
• Perform project management duties for small to medium sized projects acting as the lead engineer and project manager responsible for overall project delivery and budgets.
• Prepare design packages for HVAC, fire suppression, and plumbing systems, including preparation of documents, drawings, scopes of work and technical specifications.
• Perform a wide array of mechanical design functions, including equipment selections, system sizing, load calculations, product specifications, and design layouts for mechanical system.
• Capable of in-field audits/investigations, surveying existing conditions, feasibility studies, basis of design reports, and recording information about building components.
• Implement best practice engineering methods and produce drawings consistent with client requirements and standards.
• Assist with the preparation of project budgets and schedules.
• Implement ATCE quality assurance procedures during the design process.
• Review product data submittals for conformance to contract documents.
• Coordinate, support, and communicate with colleagues across disciplines.
• Conduct strategic evaluations and propose innovative solutions for technical design issues.
• Manage tasks as required to ensure work is completed on time and within the budget.
• Attends and is an active participant in the design and construction project team meetings.
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must exhibit technical competency and be able to design projects and direct/train/mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure that designs are compliant with Building/Energy Codes and LEED standards.
• Performs submittal reviews and ensures timely responses to RFIs.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is meant to summarize the role’s responsibilities and provide some information and structure. At AlfaTech we encourage our staff to think outside the box and explore opportunities beyond the confines of one’s stated responsibilities to bring new thoughts, ideas, and innovations to our company.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in the design field.
• Exceptional management and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated history of leading building HVAC design projects with satisfied clients
• Ability to work on challenging design tasks and identify well-founded, original solutions
• Can explain technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders
• Highly knowledgeable of codes, standards, and construction/engineering processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proclivity for catching the error and enacting appropriate changes.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple project deadlines.
• Experience working on large-scale design and construction projects is highly desirable.
• Field experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Revit, and other engineering analysis and compliance software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Master’s degree and/or Project Management accreditation is preferred but not required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• LEED Accreditation.

Essential Requirements

• Highly Proficient in Revit, BIM 360
• Strong working knowledge Energy Pro, CBECC.com or eQuest
• Strong knowledge of State and local Building Codes
• Highly proficient in Trace 700

Salary

This is a hybrid role. It is anticipated that the working days in the office will be done at our San Francisco, CA office. The expected salary range for candidates who will work in San Francisco is $120,000 - $140,000. The final offer to our new team member will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the length, breadth, and depth of experience within the job and the industry, education, etc. ATCE is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.