Associate Mechanical Engineer

California Hydronics Corporation; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CHC / FlowTherm in Hayward, CA is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to support sales, business development, and fabrication teams with custom fluid handling and HVAC system design.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with HVAC concentration and at least 3 years of mechanical/HVAC engineering experience. You will produce flow/PID drawings and equipment control schemes, while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering technical submittals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering — 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.

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.

Skills

HVAC design

Flow/PID drawings

Regulatory compliance

Engineering calculations

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Bluebeam/Adobe

Microsoft 365

Job description

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.

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.