Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing (Hybrid) | Revit & Codes

Harley Ellis Devereaux; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley Ellis Devereaux in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing for a full-time, on-site role. The position focuses on design development, calculations, and coordination across disciplines to support project delivery from conception through construction.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a P.E. license, and 5+ years in the AEC industry, with Revit experience and strong communication skills to mentor junior staff and engage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent, required.
• P.E. licensure required.
• 5+ years in the AEC Industry preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, and/or fire protection systems is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and calculations for mechanical systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Independently perform mechanical design tasks – such as load calculations, equipment sizing, controls sequences and diagrams, and code compliance checks - with minimal input.
• Prepare technical documentation for mechanical systems, including system descriptions and narratives, Division 21, 22 & 23 specifications, equipment schedules, and redline markups.
• Develop and review mechanical system layouts in Revit – including HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection - in coordination with architectural and structural backgrounds.
• Coordinate mechanical design with internal disciplines and external consultants to resolve design conflicts and progress design.
• Review and respond to mechanical RFIs and submittals with support from engineers.
• Perform field verification for mechanical conditions, assist with punch walks, and participate in mechanical construction observation visits.
• Participate in early-phase design strategy discussions and support mechanical discipline leads with technical insight.
• Engage in internal QAQC processes and perform peer reviews of mechanical drawings and documentation for code compliance and drafting consistency.
• Begin mentoring mechanical designers and interns in software use, modeling best practices, documentation standards, and calculation basics.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings, and support the preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up documentation with a focus on mechanical scope.
• Track and manage hours on assigned work and assist in project planning discussions regarding scope and resource allocation.

Skills

Revit experience

Mechanical design

Technical documentation

Coordination across disciplines

QA/QC processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

P.E. licensure

Tools

Revit

Job description

Harley Ellis Devereaux in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing for a full-time, on-site role. The position focuses on design development, calculations, and coordination across disciplines to support project delivery from conception through construction.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a P.E. license, and 5+ years in the AEC industry, with Revit experience and strong communication skills to mentor junior staff and engage