Mechanical Design Manager

Apple; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Educational expense reimbursement

Employee stock programs

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior MEP Project Engineer to oversee design and construction of laboratory facilities. You will coordinate with project managers, design teams, and operations to ensure compliant, cost-effective outcomes from initiation through turnover.

Your role requires a PE license and 7+ years in MEP construction or engineering, with deep experience in lab environments and commissioning oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7+ years of experience in MEP construction, engineering, or design.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of laboratory facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on project requirements and support project managers from initiation through building and tenant improvement.
• Evaluate site and building selection with code, cost and schedule in mind.
• Review and approve submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Review building systems capacity and performance, including equipment schedules and BMS trends.
• Review project schedules and coordinate the building design review process.
• Troubleshoot building operation issues and support MEP cost reduction efforts.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

San Jose, California, United States Corporate Functions

In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and forward-thinking group that manages Apple’s workplaces and workplace service. We develop and run Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, providing outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world!

Description

You will have close coordination with project managers, design team, and design builders from project initiation through the completion of the project. You will also interface with Maintenance Operation Team to evaluate the equipment specified and influence future design and specifications to reduce future costs.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on project requirements and support project managers from initiation through building and tenant improvement design to ensure compliance with Apple standards.
• Evaluate site and building selection with code, cost and schedule in mind.
• Review and approve submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Review building systems capacity and performance, including equipment schedules and BMS trends.
• Review project schedules and coordinate the building design review process.
• Troubleshoot building operation issues and support Maintenance Operations in evaluating specified equipment to reduce future costs.
• Review Planning Group proposals and asset disposition. [Clarify what this means.]
• Maintain and train others on Mechanical, Plumbing, Commissioning, and Process guidelines and templates.
• Provide technical support to EH&S, Fire Protection and Alarm, Controls, Electrical and Energy groups.
• Help select commissioning agents and review and approve their plans, reports, sequences of operations and test scripts.
• Meet with engineering groups, operations and business units to understand requirements and provide MEP design guidance on mechanical, electrical and process piping solutions.
• Engage site operations from design through project turnover.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7+ years of experience in a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) construction, engineering, or design capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of laboratory facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with a proven ability to partner effectively with project managers, design teams, and operations units at all levels.
• Highly adaptable and agile, with the ability to pivot quickly and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide high-level technical guidance and strategic recommendations on electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Experience with PLC and DDC building management systems, including the ability to lead design discussions and review sequences of operations.
• Experience overseeing commissioning agents, including reviewing and approving commissioning plans and reports.
• Strong strategic mindset with a commitment to making decisions that uphold the organization\'s long-term interests, facility standards, and operational excellence.

The base pay range for this role is between $178,800 and $268,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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