HVAC Engineer (midlevel)

Gilder Search Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in California seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC and plumbing design for healthcare, higher education, and commercial projects. You will guide projects from preconstruction through completion, collaborating with architects, structural and electrical engineers, and field teams.

You will mentor junior designers, perform load calculations, coordinate equipment selection in Revit and AutoCAD, and ensure Title 24 compliance while delivering high-quality, on-schedule results.

Qualifications

• Experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial construction.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD for mechanical design.
• HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, and layout design.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC and plumbing design for healthcare, higher education, and commercial projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Prepare sketches, select equipment, and size systems.
• Coordinate designs with architects, engineers, and field teams; review Title 24 compliance.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing systems

Revit

AutoCAD

HVAC load calculations

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Your next career move should give you more than another project list. It should give you the opportunity to grow. You will expand your technical expertise, take on increasing project responsibility, and work alongside some of the industry's most respected engineers on complex healthcare, higher education, and high-profile commercial projects throughout Northern California.

As part of the Mechanical Engineer team, you will work with a team that is routinely selected to deliver some of the area's most technically challenging and sought-after projects, working with the best and expanding your experience on projects you can be proud of.

You will also become part of an employee-owned company that invests in your future. Through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you will automatically begin building ownership in the company at no cost to you. As your career grows, so does your ownership and long-term benefit.

Mechanical Engineer – Your Job Duties

You will lead the design of HVAC and plumbing mechanical engineering projects (emphasis in healthcare projects and higher education) from preconstruction through job completion.

Pre-Con

• Collaborate with the estimator to set the project scope for bid / proposal
• Attend pre-construction job walks to work with estimating on job scope
• Develop engineering concepts, preparing sketches, selecting equipment

Active Projects

• Lead mechanical engineering design for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and central utility plant projects (mainly large healthcare and higher education, commercial projects)
• Serve as the lead Mechanical Engineer on assigned projects, driving schedules, design quality, and project execution.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including fast paced special projects and large construction projects.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, and mechanical system layouts using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Design HVAC distribution systems, plumbing systems, medical gas systems, cooling towers, chillers, and central utility plants
• Prepare and review Title 24 compliance documentation
• Coordinate designs with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, project managers, estimators, and field teams.
• Identify potential risks, review change orders, and support constructability throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in job walks, site visits, and construction meetings to ensure successful implementation of design intent
• Support engineering quality by mentoring junior Mechanical Design Engineers and providing technical guidance on project work
• Maintain professional communication with clients, contractors, and internal teams while helping strengthen long-term relationships

Mechanical Engineer– You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

• Designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial construction projects
• Using Revit and AutoCAD for mechanical system design
• HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, and mechanical system layouts
• Coordinating engineering designs with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams

You Might Have:

• Experience with design for healthcare, hospital, or higher education construction projects
• Central utility plant design, cooling towers, chillers, and complex HVAC piping systems
• Complex plumbing and piping systems
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Mechanical Engineer – Benefits for You

• Your compensation will be $125,000 ++ annually, plus annual incentive bonus. In addition, you will receive automatic participation in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you ownership in the business that you will own and receive the benefits of for life.
• You will also be provided with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% paid company benefits for you, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid personal time, paid sick leave, and more.