Mechanical Engineer

Career Collective; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Collective is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer in San Francisco to lead design efforts for mechanical building systems, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with project teams and clients through all project phases. Strong PE credentials, 8+ years of experience, and proficiency in Revit are required to deliver high-quality, compliant construction documents.

Responsibilities include complex calculations, design development, client communication, and ensuring projects meet schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• PE license is required.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building systems and codes.
• Proficiency with Revit and modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and develop mechanical system designs.
• Prepare and review construction documents and drawings.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients throughout design.
• Plan scope, budget, schedule, and manpower estimates.
• Review designs for constructability and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Communicate project requirements and progress to clients.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Contribute to final design reviews and project closeout.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Building codes & standards

Revit

Engineering modeling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Active listening

Critical thinking

Technical report writing

Leadership & mentorship

Quality assurance & design review

Project coordination

Client relations

Time management

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

Engineering modeling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We do not offer H-1B or other visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing engineering calculations, designing mechanical building systems, and preparing construction documents in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements. This individual should be comfortable working independently, exercising sound engineering judgment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.

The candidate should have experience leading design efforts, mentoring junior staff, coordinating with project managers and engineers, and communicating effectively with clients throughout all phases of a project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building systems, engineering principles, and applicable building codes.
• Proficiency in Revit, engineering modeling software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and develop mechanical system designs in compliance with industry standards, codes, and project requirements.
• Prepare and review construction documents, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, architects, and other engineering disciplines throughout the design process.
• Participate in project planning, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and manpower estimates.
• Review engineering designs for accuracy, constructability, coordination, and quality assurance.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to designers and junior engineers.
• Mentor team members and support their professional development.
• Communicate with clients regarding project requirements, design solutions, and project progress.
• Resolve technical challenges through sound engineering judgment and practical application of mechanical engineering principles.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Perform final design reviews prior to project completion.
• Support additional engineering and project-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Engineering calculations
• Building codes and industry standards
• Revit
• Engineering modeling software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Active listening and communication
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Technical report writing
• Leadership and team mentorship
• Quality assurance and design reviewProject coordination and client relations
• Time management and organizational skills
• Sound engineering judgment and decision-making