Mechanical Project Designer 2

IMEG Corp; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Mechanical Project Designer, where your expertise in HVAC and plumbing systems will lead innovative projects. This role emphasizes collaboration, client interaction, and technical excellence, ensuring that you contribute to impactful designs in the vertical building industry. With a commitment to employee growth and sustainability, this company offers a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and rewarded. Embrace the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, mentor others, and make a difference in engineering solutions while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible schedules

Annual bonuses

Stock ownership options

Qualifications

• Proficiency in design techniques and tools for technical plans.
• Strong technical and analytical skills in HVAC and plumbing systems.
• 5 years minimum experience in building design consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Interact with clients to gather project requirements and build relationships.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure project goals are met.

Skills

Design techniques and tools

Thermodynamics

Psychrometrics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Training and mentoring

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Engineer-In-Training Certification

Associates degree in Building Information Modeling

Tools

HVAC load calculation software

Building Information Modeling (BIM) software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Mechanical Project Designer 2

Apply locations

San Diego, SD Pasadena, CA

time type Full time

posted on Posted 4 Days Ago

job requisition id R-14584

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Mechanical Project Designer in our San Diego, or Pasadena, CA office.

Mechanical Project Designer 2 will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. They will be responsible for working closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry. This position will be expected to work within the project’s monetary budget, train, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Lead design efforts for the analysis of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems. Utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
2. Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively. Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
3. Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects. Lead efforts in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives. Document design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress as related to percent complete and fee expended.
4. Analyze engineering problems and propose innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.
5. Provide in-process design reviews of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection system design, calculations, and specifications. Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements.
6. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mechanical engineering. Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
7. Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work. Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.
8. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
9. Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.
10. Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phase.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Required Skills/Abilities

1. Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
2. Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems.
3. Strong training and mentoring skills.
4. Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools including HVAC load calculation software.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
7. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
8. Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.
9. Proficiency in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
10. Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
11. Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
12. Ability to travel up to 15% with occasional overnight stays.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required.
2. Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
3. 5 years of experience minimum required, 6 preferred, in the building design consulting industry.

OR

1. Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred.
2. 9 years of experience minimum required, 10 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry.

State of California Salary Range $89,000.00 - $116,000.00. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and flexible schedules. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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