Associate Mechanical Engineer

California Hydronics Corp; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC FlowTherm in Hayward, CA seeks an Associate Mechanical Engineer to support sales, business development and fabrication teams with custom fluid handling and HVAC system design. This full-time role offers growth and an ESOP-driven environment.

You will perform equipment take-offs, prepare 2D/3D drawings, review specifications, and help ensure regulatory compliance. A BS in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in HVAC design are preferred, with CAD/SolidWorks/Revit proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in mechanical/HVAC engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC load calculations, piping systems and friction loss calculations.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Revit; Bluebeam/Adobe and Microsoft 365.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or CAD proficiency certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical support for sales and business development with equipment take-offs and custom applications.
• Design and document review of consultant/constructive plans, specs and schematics.
• Produce 2D/3D drawings and equipment control schemes for projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (NSF, UL) and provide field support during installations.
• Attend client and pre-production meetings and assist site visits as needed.

Skills

HVAC design

Load calculations

Piping systems

Friction loss calculations

2D/3D drawings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe

MS 365

Job description

Associate Mechanical Engineer

Location Hayward CA Schedule Full Time MonFri 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 flowPID drawings 2D3D custom project drawings and equipment control schemes SOOCompliance & 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 Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering BSME Concentration in HVAC preferredExperience Minimum of 3 years in mechanicalHVAC engineeringCore Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of HVAC heatingcooling load calculations piping systems and friction loss calculations Software Tools Proficiency in CAD software AutoCAD SolidWorks or Revit BluebeamAdobe and Microsoft 365Certifications 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