Design Engineer

PLS Companies - now ACCO Engineered Systems; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Design Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of delivering engineering services for HVAC and plumbing systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects from conceptual design through to construction completion, collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless execution. With a strong emphasis on engineering fundamentals and the latest modeling software, you'll contribute to the success of a leading mechanical contractor known for its commitment to excellence. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Responsible for engineering services from design to construction completion.
• Conduct engineering calculations and energy analysis for HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Assist with design coordination and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects with minimal supervision and manage project schedules.
• Conduct energy compliance and LEED documentation.
• Communicate effectively with project management and trade partners.

Skills

Engineering Fundamentals

HVAC Design

Plumbing Design

AutoCAD

Revit

Energy Analysis

BIM Coordination

Problem-Solving

Education

BS in Engineering

EIT Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Modeling Software

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General Job Description:

This position is responsible for the delivery of engineering services, from conceptual design through construction completion of HVAC, Plumbing, and other contract services offered by ACCO Engineered Systems.

• Demonstrates understanding of a complete construction set of documents and able to execute these projects with little supervision
• Complete code-required energy compliance and LEED documentation
• Conduct engineering calculations, energy analysis, economic analysis, selection and layout of equipment, and duct & piping system design for HVAC, Plumbing, and other building systems for which ACCO offers expertise
• Understanding of applications engineering including psychrometrics, refrigeration, acoustics, and controls systems
• Assist with coordination of design and installation with Project Management, Construction and Service departments, Controls, and other trade partners.
• Field engineering: assist with project execution, site surveys, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and problem solving
• Computer 2D and 3D modeling of HVAC or plumbing systems utilizing the latest modeling software
• Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
• Able to delegate and work effectively with BIM support.
• Can attend small project design meetings on their own and communicate back to project manager.
• Communicates well with engineering supervision, project management, BIM, and construction departments.
• Understands the basics of system controls and can write a basic sequence of operation with supervision.
• Demonstrates understanding of ACCO business drivers for their projects.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager
  
  

Job Description

General Job Description:

This position is responsible for the delivery of engineering services, from conceptual design through construction completion of HVAC, Plumbing, and other contract services offered by ACCO Engineered Systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of a complete construction set of documents and able to execute these projects with little supervision
• Complete code-required energy compliance and LEED documentation
• Conduct engineering calculations, energy analysis, economic analysis, selection and layout of equipment, and duct & piping system design for HVAC, Plumbing, and other building systems for which ACCO offers expertise
• Understanding of applications engineering including psychrometrics, refrigeration, acoustics, and controls systems
• Assist with coordination of design and installation with Project Management, Construction and Service departments, Controls, and other trade partners.
• Field engineering: assist with project execution, site surveys, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and problem solving
• Computer 2D and 3D modeling of HVAC or plumbing systems utilizing the latest modeling software
• Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
• Able to delegate and work effectively with BIM support.
• Can attend small project design meetings on their own and communicate back to project manager.
• Communicates well with engineering supervision, project management, BIM, and construction departments.
• Understands the basics of system controls and can write a basic sequence of operation with supervision.
• Demonstrates understanding of ACCO business drivers for their projects.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager
  
  

Position Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management
• Prior intern experience with mechanical contractor and/or engineering consultant preferred, but not required
• EIT Certificate highly desirable, but not required
• Excellent understanding of Engineering fundamentals
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, or similar drafting software preferred
  
  

ACCO Competencies

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
  
  

Physical Requirements

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
• This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
  
  

Hours

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours are as established by the local manager and generally begin and end between 7:00 am to 8:00 am start and 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm end, with one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.

Competitive Wages

$42.91 to $55.28 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

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About Us

Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.

Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

What's great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.

ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.

We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5623
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 04/14/2025, 06:26 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Pleasanton, CA, United States San Jose, CA, United States San Francisco, CA, United States

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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