Mechanical Engineer

Pan-Pacific Mechanical; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401k matching

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Pan-Pacific Mechanical in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking a mid-level to senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC design for diverse commercial projects, including healthcare, high-rise, and laboratories. You will collaborate with engineers, preconstruction, project managers, and field teams to deliver safe, energy-efficient, and constructible systems, using Revit MEP and advanced energy modeling tools.

The role emphasizes concept development through construction coordination and requires strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC design for commercial projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; PE license strongly preferred
• Experience with complex HVAC systems including AHUs, hydronic systems, DDC controls and central plants
• Proficiency in Revit MEP
• Experience with load and energy modeling software (Trace, HAP, eQuest, EnergyPro, EnergyPlus)
• Must be able to communicate professionally and collaborate with diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC design from concept development through construction coordination.
• Collaborate with engineers, preconstruction, project managers, and field teams to deliver safe, energy-efficient systems.
• Work across diverse sectors including healthcare, high-rise, entertainment, biotech and laboratories.
• Ensure designs are constructible and meet fast deadlines.

Skills

Revit MEP

HVAC design

Energy modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Trace

HAP

eQuest

EnergyPro

EnergyPlus

DDC controls

Revit MEP

Job description

Join the top full-mechanical contractor in the West — now expanding nationwide.

We deliver innovative, industry-changing commercial and healthcare projects and foster a culture that is truly unmatched. We offer excellent benefits, including employee ownership, 401k matching, and internal growth opportunities.

We are seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about HVAC design, thrive in a collaborative design-build environment, and want exposure to everything from commercial packaged systems to complex central plants and laboratory exhaust systems — we want to connect.

This position plays a key role in the HVAC design-build process — from concept development through construction coordination. You’ll collaborate with fellow engineers, preconstruction executives, project managers, and field teams to deliver safe, energy-efficient, and constructible mechanical systems across diverse commercial sectors including healthcare, high-rise, entertainment, transportation, biotech, laboratories, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC design for commercial projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; PE license strongly preferred
• Experience with vertical market segments noted above
• Notable experience with complex HVAC systems including custom air handling units, hydronic systems such as chilled and heating hot water, DDC controls, and central plants
• Proficiency in Revit MEP
• Experience with load and energy modeling software (Trace, HAP, eQuest, EnergyPro, EnergyPlus, etc.)
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner, be able to work with various personalities and work styles, and be a collaborative team-player aligned with our core values of Family, Loyalty, and Respect
• Proven ability to meet fast deadlines, and prioritize tasks.

No third-party candidates will be accepted. This job description is not intended to detail every responsibility but to provide a general overview. As the nature of business demands change, so may the essential functions of this position. Salary range reflects total compensation. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this position.