Mechanical Engineer

Sphinx Staffing; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphinx Staffing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Irvine, CA in a hybrid role. You will design HVAC systems, piping, and equipment layouts for large-scale commercial and industrial projects, collaborating with design-build teams on complex assemblies and ensuring constructability from concept through completion.

The ideal candidate has 5–11+ years of mechanical engineering experience, a PE license preferred, Revit proficiency, and strong software skills.

Qualifications

• This role requires 5-11+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit.
• Strong grasp of engineering/design software and automated design tools.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems, piping, equipment layouts for large-scale projects.
• Contribute to project design concepts and criteria.
• Analyze complex design problems and develop new techniques.
• Consult with construction teams on constructability.
• Monitor project progress for schedule and budget.
• Represent projects at client meetings and industry events.
• Potentially lead design activities on large/multi-discipline projects.
• Mentor and direct junior team members.

Skills

Revit

Engineering software

Design tools

Travel readiness

Tools

Revit

HVAC design software

AutoCAD / other tools

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

We're hiring for a growing design-build firm known for large-scale commercial and industrial projects nationwide. This is a hybrid role based out of Irvine, CA.

What you’ll do:

• Design HVAC systems, piping, equipment layouts, and all mechanical systems for large-scale commercial and industrial projects
• Contribute to project design concepts and criteria
• Analyze complex design problems and develop new techniques/procedures
• Consult with construction teams on constructability
• Monitor project progress for accuracy, schedule, and budget
• Represent projects at client meetings and industry events
• Potentially lead design engineering activities on large or multi-discipline projects
• Mentor and direct junior team members

What you need:

• 5-11+ years of related mechanical engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Proficiency in Revit
• Strong grasp of engineering/design software and automated design tools
• Ability to travel up to 25%

This is a great fit for a Mechanical PE who wants to own full mechanical scope, HVAC, piping, equipment selection, and everything in between, on high-impact commercial and industrial builds with a firm that has serious staying power in the industry.