Chemical/Mechanical Engineer : 202697

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Chemical/Mechanical Engineer to support design and construction integration for complex manufacturing facilities.

You will develop design requirements, construction documents for tool installations, tenant improvements, and core facility upgrades, covering piping, HVAC, exhaust, fire suppression, and process piping. Work involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, equipment owners, clients, and contractors both in design and on-site

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• At least three years of practical mechanical facilities engineering experience.
• EIT status and active pursuit of a PE license.

Responsibilities

• Develop design requirements and construction documents for complex manufacturing-tool installations, tenant improvements, and core facility infrastructure upgrades.
• Design and lay out wet and dry piping, equipment, HVAC, exhaust, fire suppression, process piping, and gases.
• Design and oversee piping for equipment water, wastewater, process chemicals, and gases.
• Engineer retrofits to existing building systems to support tool installation, including calculations, equipment sizing, and specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design staff, equipment owners, stakeholders, equipment manufacturers, clients, and contractors.
• Support RFIs, submittals, construction activities, and integration into the factory from the job site.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

HVAC systems

Piping design

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Job Summary

Work as a Chemical/Mechanical Engineer supporting design and construction integration for complex manufacturing facilities in Santa Clara. You will develop design requirements and construction documents for manufacturing-tool installations, tenant improvements, and core facility infrastructure upgrades. The work covers equipment layout; wet and dry piping; HVAC, exhaust, fire suppression, plumbing; and process chemical piping and gases. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary design staff, equipment owners, manufacturers, clients, and contractors through design and on-site construction support.

PAY: $40.87/hr - $57.69hr DOE LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA WORK TYPE: Onsite SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Responsibilities

• Develop design requirements and construction documents for complex manufacturing-tool installations, tenant improvements, and core facility infrastructure upgrades.
• Design and lay out wet and dry piping, equipment, HVAC, exhaust, fire suppression, process chemical piping, and gases.
• Design and oversee piping for equipment water, wastewater, process chemicals, and gases.
• Engineer retrofits to existing building systems to support tool installation, including calculations, equipment and component sizing, selection, and specification.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design staff, equipment owners, stakeholders, equipment manufacturers, clients, and contractors.
• Support RFIs, submittals, construction activities, and integration into the factory from the job site.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• At least three years of practical mechanical facilities engineering experience, including HVAC, hydronics, process piping, exhaust, plumbing, and related mechanical facilities systems.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) status and active pursuit of a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working with complex semiconductor manufacturing tools through their manufacture, installation, or use in cleanrooms.
• Proficient working knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Forward-thinking approach, eagerness to learn best practices, and willingness to contribute innovative ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and broaden knowledge base.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multidisciplinary design teams.
• Passion for buildings and construction.
• At least one year of field experience in an industrial facility.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position at a client site in Santa Clara, California. The role requires commuting Monday through Friday during normal business hours, nominally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility based on site support and employee preference. Work includes field visits and walks at an active client site in various stages of construction. The position requires the physical ability to walk long distances, sit and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, work on catwalks and in small spaces, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.

Work Authorization

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• Employment requires completion of a background check and drug screen.

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