Mechanical - Mid & Experienced Designer

Colonial Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Engineers in Los Angeles is seeking a mid to experienced Mechanical Designer with HVAC specialization to contribute across six market sectors, including Business, Community, Grocery & Distribution, Health, Retail, and Venue. You will collaborate with our sister company Henderson Building Solutions to deliver integrated client experiences.

The role emphasizes design calculations, layouts, and coordination using Revit, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, and Trane Trace, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related engineering field with 3 years of experience, or 6 years without degree; PE license may count toward 1 year of experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (IESVE, Trane Trace)

Responsibilities

• Performs calculations and designs basic to advanced engineering systems with a high degree of independence.
• Prepares basic to advanced mechanical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Assists with developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers.
• Proactively seeks opportunities for continuous learning and understanding of industry software (Revit, Bluebeam Revu, MS Office).
• May support project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, attending client meetings, and ensuring project quality.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

HVAC software

HVAC design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

IESVE

Trane Trace

Job description

Position Overview

As a mid to experienced Mechanical Designer with a specialization in HVAC design at Henderson Engineers, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise to our six market various sectors, including Business, Community, Grocery & Distribution, Health, Retail, and Venue. In addition, our mechanical engineers play a key role in supporting the firm’s growing refrigeration design needs, providing innovative solutions across multiple sectors. Within each sector, we seamlessly integrate our engineering knowledge with the in-the-field experience of our sister company, Henderson Building Solutions, to deliver a client experience unlike any other in the industry. To learn more about the facilities included in our sectors check out our website: https://www.hendersonengineers.com/expertise/

Multiple Openings: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs calculations and designs basic to advanced engineering systems with a high degree of independence.
• Prepares basic to advanced mechanical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates products for their application.
• Assists with developing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of business development and/or pursuit activities.
• Proactively seeks opportunities for continuous learning and understanding of industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Products.
• May support or be responsible for project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions, and coordinating project delivery.
• Acts as a resource for training or assisting others as needed.

Required Qualifications

Mid Level - II

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) and 3 years of relevant experience, or 6 years without degree required. Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Bluebeam Revu
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace)

Experienced Level - III

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 6 years of relevant experience or 8 years without degree required. Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Bluebeam Revu

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Completion of FE exam, LEED and/or WELL accreditation.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards required. Knowledge applicable to a range of practices, project, or program types.

Pay Transparency

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

Denver - $83,600 to $145,200

Las Vegas - $92,400 to$119,700

Los Angeles - $88,160 to $153,120

New York - $92,720 to $161,040

Washington DC - $88,160 to $153,120