Associate Mechanical Engineer

California Hydronics Corporation; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

California Hydronics Corporation (CHC / FlowTherm) is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer in Hayward, CA to support our sales, business development, and fabrication teams with custom fluid handling and HVAC system design. You will review plans, generate flow diagrams and 2D/3D drawings, and help ensure regulatory compliance (NSF/UL) while visiting job sites as needed.

We reward growth with an ESOP, generous PTO/holidays, tuition reimbursement, and an opportunity to advance within an

Qualifications

• BSME with HVAC focus; minimum 3 years in mechanical/HVAC engineering.
• Experience with HVAC load calculations, piping, and friction losses.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Revit) and Bluebeam/Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and business development with equipment take-offs and technical submittals.
• Review plans and produce flow/PID drawings and 2D/3D drawings and equipment control schemes.
• Maintain regulatory compliance (NSF, UL) and participate in client/pre-production meetings; conduct occasional site visits.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Engineering calculations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Bluebeam/Adobe

Microsoft 365

Job description

Associate Mechanical Engineer

Location: Hayward, CA

Schedule: Full-Time (Mon-Fri, Flexible Day Shift)

Salary: $85k to $95k DOE

Are you ready to grow your engineering career with a dynamic, employee-owned team? CHC / FlowTherm is hiring an Associate Mechanical Engineer to support our sales, business development, and fabrication teams with custom fluid handling and HVAC system design.

Why Work at CHC?

At CHC, we invest directly in your professional and financial growth. We pride ourselves on promoting from within!

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Share in the growth and financial success of the company.
• Robust Compensation Package: Competitive salary paired with generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuous learning supported through education assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Assist sales and business development teams with equipment take-offs, custom application engineering, and technical submittals.
• Design & Documentation: Review consultant construction plans, specs, and schematics. Produce flow/PID drawings, 2D/3D custom project drawings, and equipment control schemes (SOO).
• Compliance & Field Support: Maintain regulatory compliance (NSF, UL), attend client and pre-production meetings, and perform occasional job site visits to evaluate equipment conditions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) — Concentration in HVAC preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in mechanical/HVAC engineering.
• Core Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of HVAC heating/cooling load calculations, piping systems, and friction loss calculations.
• Software Tools: Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Revit), Bluebeam/Adobe, and Microsoft 365.
• Certifications (Preferred): Engineer in Training (EIT) or CAD Proficiency Certificate.

CHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.