Hybrid Mechanical Engineer – Plumbing Systems Design

Harley Ellis Devereaux; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley Ellis Devereaux is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing to join our California practice. The role involves taking ownership of mechanical design tasks from concept through construction, with emphasis on plumbing and related systems.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in mechanical engineering, a P.E. license, 5+ years in the AEC industry, and strong Revit skills. We offer a hybrid work model, collaboration with talented engineers, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required.
• 5+ years in the AEC industry preferred.
• Revit experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and calculations for mechanical systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Prepare technical documentation for mechanical systems, including system descriptions and narratives, equipment schedules, and redline markups.
• Develop and review mechanical system layouts in Revit – including HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection – in coordination with architectural and structural backgrounds.
• Coordinate mechanical design with internal disciplines and external consultants to resolve design conflicts and progress design.
• Review and respond to mechanical RFIs and submittals with support from engineers.
• Perform field verification for mechanical conditions, assist with punch walks, and participate in mechanical construction observation visits.
• Participate in early-phase design strategy discussions and support mechanical discipline leads with technical insight.
• Engage in internal QAQC processes and perform peer reviews of mechanical drawings and documentation for code compliance and drafting consistency.
• Begin mentoring mechanical designers and interns in software use, modeling best practices, documentation standards, and calculation basics.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings, and support the preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up documentation with a focus on mechanical scope.
• Track and manage hours on assigned work and assist in project planning discussions regarding scope and resource allocation.

Skills

P.E. licensure

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harley Ellis Devereaux is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing to join our California practice. The role involves taking ownership of mechanical design tasks from concept through construction, with emphasis on plumbing and related systems.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in mechanical engineering, a P.E. license, 5+ years in the AEC industry, and strong Revit skills. We offer a hybrid work model, collaboration with talented engineers, and opportunities for growth.