Mechanical Engineer II

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will design HVAC systems and collaborate with a team to solve engineering challenges.

The ideal candidate has a BSAE or BSME degree and 3+ years of experience in technically sophisticated facilities. AEI offers a flexible environment, mentorship opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience designing HVAC building systems.
• PE License or ability to become licensed.
• Strong technical comprehension and client-focused motivation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document system designs from concept plans.
• Gather and interpret information from users and project partners.
• Conduct field surveys and code research.

Skills

HVAC system design

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Education

BSAE or BSME

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Mechanical Engineer II

Job ID: 2026-5728 | Location: US-CA-San Diego

Overview

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity. At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we've supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft's renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards.

At AEI, you will join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will exercise independent judgment to develop and document system designs from concept plans and technical design criteria, interpret and utilize information set forth in the basis of design as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys, and code research.

Qualifications

• BSAE or BSME required.
• 3+ years’ experience designing HVAC building systems in technically sophisticated facilities.
• PE License or ability to become licensed.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.

Effective Skills

• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

Benefits

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters.
• Real opportunities to grow through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• Collaboration with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs.

Salary

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $85,000 to $140,000

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.