Mechanical Senior Project Engineer

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Mentorship and professional development programs

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in San Diego seeks a Mechanical Senior Project Engineer to enhance energy-efficient building solutions. This role focuses on designing HVAC systems for research, healthcare, or higher education facilities while fostering strong relationships with clients and project partners. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years of related experience and professional engineering registration, along with proficiency in design programs like Revit MEP and AutoCAD. Comprehensive benefits include health and wellness resources, professional development opportunities, and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience designing HVAC building systems for research, healthcare, or higher education facilities.
• Professional engineering registration required.
• Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and project partners.
• Responsible for the overall design process on assigned projects.
• Develop innovative design solutions aligned with client needs.

Skills

Strong spoken and written communication skills

Excellent organization and time‑management skills

Quick technical comprehension

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Effective working individually and in a team

Education

BSME/BSAE or other engineering discipline

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

As a Mechanical Senior Project Engineer in our San Diego office, you will help our clients achieve energy‑efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why We Need You

In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with clients and project partners and be responsible for the overall design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline. You will also develop innovative and unique design solutions that align with project, client, and project partner needs and lead the team in implementing these solutions.

Qualifications

• BSME/BSAE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience).
• 15+ years of experience designing HVAC building systems for research, healthcare, or higher education facilities.
• Professional engineering registration required.
• Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs (e.g., Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.

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.
• A chance to collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance‑based year‑end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs such as a flexible work environment, wellness resources, and community‑focused initiatives.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $105,000 to $165,000

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