Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer — Commercial HVAC Design

LeoForce; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Job summary

LeoForce in Gardena, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of commercial HVAC design to join our design-build team. You will design and coordinate HVAC systems for new construction, retrofits, and tenant improvements, from concept through construction, collaborating with project managers, estimators, and field teams.

This role offers growth within a long-established mechanical contracting firm, exposure to iconic projects across Southern California, and a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of commercial HVAC design experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial mechanical systems and design-build workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate commercial HVAC systems for new construction, retrofits, tenant improvements, and design-build projects.
• Prepare mechanical concepts, calculations, equipment selections, and system layouts.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, superintendents, and field teams to support constructability and execution.
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and compliance.
• Support coordination with general contractors, consultants, building owners, and facility stakeholders.
• Help resolve field issues and provide engineering support during installation and commissioning.
• Contribute to value engineering, energy efficiency, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Maintain clear documentation and support project turnover as needed.

Skills

HVAC design

PE license (preferred)

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Concept to construction

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LeoForce in Gardena, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of commercial HVAC design to join our design-build team. You will design and coordinate HVAC systems for new construction, retrofits, and tenant improvements, from concept through construction, collaborating with project managers, estimators, and field teams.

This role offers growth within a long-established mechanical contracting firm, exposure to iconic projects across Southern California, and a competitive benefits