Associate Mechanical Engineer

California-Hydronics-Corporation; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

California Hydronics Corp in Hayward, CA, is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to support sales, BD, and fabrication with custom fluid handling and HVAC system design. The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC focus) and at least 3 years of mechanical/HVAC experience, with strong skills in HVAC load calculations, piping, and friction losses.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS 365 is desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) — HVAC focus.
• Minimum of 3 years in mechanical/HVAC engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC load calculations and piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Technical support to sales and business development with take-offs and submittals.
• Design and Documentation: review plans, produce flow/PID drawings, 2D/3D drawings, and equipment control schemes (SOO).
• Compliance & field support: maintain NSF/UL compliance, attend meetings, and visit job sites as needed.

Skills

HVAC engineering

Load calculations

Piping systems

Friction loss calculations

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Bluebeam

MS 365

Job description

Career Opportunities with California Hydronics Corp

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

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.

Ready to Build Your Future with Us?

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.