Engineer I – Mechanical

HNTB Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to assist in producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, and engineering plans for a range of projects. You will work on mechanical engineering tasks including research, calculations, and design with minimal direction, contributing to successful project delivery for our clients.

The role involves coordination of HVAC, plumbing and fire life safety systems, knowledge of design criteria, and collaboration with project teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Experience with mechanical design for HVAC systems and related calculations.
• Familiarity with REVIT and AutoCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and 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 research, data collection, field investigations, development and design of projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC design

Duct design

Load analysis

Piping hydraulics

Engineering calculations

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.