Engineer I - Mechanical

hntb; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to assist in producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports and drawings for diverse infrastructure projects in Oakland. You will apply engineering methods, develop conceptual and detailed designs, and support project delivery with minimal direction while collaborating with project teams.

The role focuses on HVAC, plumbing, and fire life safety systems, with hands-on work in REVIT/AutoCAD and QA/QC responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Ability to perform load analysis and HVAC design tasks.
• Familiarity with REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Willingness to work on multiple projects with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work within schedule and hours.
• Support preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
• Assist in preparing project quantity and cost estimates.
• Assist engineering teams with file organization and admin support.
• Support research, data collection, field investigations, and design tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design analysis

Client communication

HVAC piping design

Load analysis

Piping hydraulics

P&ID diagrams

QA/QC

REVIT

AutoCAD

Team representation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting in the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position performs research, development, calculations, design and delivery in partnership with the project team. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB's clients.

You will work on mechanical engineering-related tasks including research, development, calculations, design and delivery with minimal direction.

Required skills:

• Independently identifies and analyzing mechanical design issues, including: alternatives analysis and life cycle analysis
• Capable of representing the team to our clients
• Coordinates preparation of design details, plans, and drawings within HVAC, plumbing and fire life safety systems
• Conducts load analysis and duct design for HVAC systems including code
• Performs calculations and hydraulic analyses related to fluid flow within piping systems
• Prepares process and instrumentation diagrams for control systems including control sequence of operations for pumping and ventilation systems
• Perform design reviews and quality assurance/control
• Knowledgeable in REVIT and AutoCAD

What You'll Do:

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
• Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.
• Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
• Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

What You'll Bring:

• Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to the discipline.
• Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCad or other software.

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Additional Information

• Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
• Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

Oakland, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA .

The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $83,008.49 - $124,512.74. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.