Mechanical Design Engineer, PE in San Jose

Energy Jobline ZR; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in the San Jose area seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer, PE, to lead conceptual and detailed design of HVAC, plumbing and piping for major commercial projects. You will drive accuracy from preconstruction through closeout, producing constructible, code-compliant designs and PE-stamped documentation for permitting and construction.

Responsibilities include developing designs, reviewing redlines, performing load calculations, equipment sizing, friction loss analysis, and

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Experience with commercial HVAC, plumbing and piping.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Energy modeling experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
• Prepare and review redline layouts for estimating and coordination.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, and friction loss analysis.
• Produce design documentation in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Represent engineering at design meetings with contractors, owners, and internal teams.
• Inspect sites to verify compliance and resolve field design issues.
• Support preconstruction scope development.

Skills

PE license

HVAC design

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Energy modeling

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Snapshot / Role Overview

We're seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer, PE, in the San Jose area to lead conceptual design and technical direction on major commercial projects across HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.

Impact

• Drive design accuracy from preconstruction through closeout.
• Reduce field rework with constructible, code-compliant designs.
• Deliver PE-stamped documentation ready for permitting and construction.
• Mentor engineering staff and build long-term design capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
• Prepare and review redline layouts for estimating and coordination.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, and friction loss analysis.
• Produce design documentation in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Represent engineering at design meetings with contractors, owners, and internal teams.
• Inspect sites to verify compliance and resolve field design issues.
• Support preconstruction scope development.

Must-Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Mechanical design experience on commercial HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.

Nice-to-Haves

• Design-build contractor experience.
• Energy modeling skills.

Compensation and Logistics

Competitive salary depending on experience, plus benefits. Onsite in the San Jose area.