Lead Mechanical Engineer — High-Tech Facility Systems

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

SSOE seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design engineering for advanced facilities. You will drive HVAC, piping, and building systems, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver compliant, innovative solutions for high-tech industries.

You’ll stamp drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, mentor junior staff, and ensure adherence to ASHRAE, NFPA, and local codes while managing schedules and budgets across complex projects.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Active CA PE license or ability to obtain within six months.
• Expertise in HVAC systems design (AHU, VAV, chillers, boilers).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination.
• Strong communication with clients and cross-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design development and coordination of designs involving industrial and domestic piping, plumbing, chillers, boilers, HVAC ducting, exhaust, motor control, process chemicals, wastewater discharge, Fire Protection systems and possibly other mechanical building systems.
• Create, review, and stamp mechanical engineering drawings and specifications utilizing AutoCAD and Revit BIM models, ensuring fidelity with ASHRAE, NFPA, and local mechanical codes.
• Perform detailed HVAC load calculations, chiller plant system analysis, pump curve validations, and fluid flow assessments using engineering software and hand calculations, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE for indoor air quality and thermal comfort.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary BIM clash detection meetings and generate clash reports in Navisworks; provide timely resolution of detected conflicts through model updates and workflow adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with project managers to develop and maintain mechanical scopes, project schedules, and budget estimates, identifying cost and constructability impacts early in design phases.
• Lead peer reviews and quality assurance/quality control processes to verify design accuracy, code compliance, and operational integrity before client submission and regulatory review.
• Direct technical interfaces with contractors and vendors during submittal reviews, RFIs, and site walks to validate installation adherence to design criteria and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Support scheduling and cost estimation by providing input on electrical system scope, vendor lead times, and constructability considerations relevant to project delivery phases.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, fostering technical growth and knowledge-sharing across the mechanical discipline and project teams.
• Maintain awareness of applicable state and local building codes, environmental regulations, and industry best practices to mitigate compliance risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal standards, checklists, and modeling protocols.

Skills

Active California PE license

HVAC systems design

Client & contractor interface

Leadership & mentoring

Code knowledge (ASHRAE/NFPA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

SSOE seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design engineering for advanced facilities. You will drive HVAC, piping, and building systems, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver compliant, innovative solutions for high-tech industries.

You’ll stamp drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, mentor junior staff, and ensure adherence to ASHRAE, NFPA, and local codes while managing schedules and budgets across complex projects.