Preconstruction Engineer

Control Air Enterprises LLC - Northern Division; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

FSA and supplemental insurance options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

AWS - Alternate Work Schedules

ESOP

Job summary

Control Air Enterprises LLC is hiring a Preconstruction Engineer to help plan, develop, and pursue projects in Anaheim, CA. You will support cross‑functional teams across estimating, design, and operations, with a strong emphasis on HVAC/plumbing systems and BIM coordination.

The role involves reviewing drawings and specifications, assisting with budgets and cost analyses, and helping with proposals, qualifications, and client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 0–3 years of construction/engineering/estimating/BIM experience; internship desirable.
• Equivalents may be considered for related construction work.

Responsibilities

• Support Preconstruction Managers across all pursuit phases.
• Review drawings, specs, and Basis of Design documents.
• Assist in budgets, estimates, and cost analyses.
• Support value engineering and design solutions evaluation.
• Assist with HVAC/plumbing system analyses and selections.
• Coordinate with vendors for budget pricing and technical information.
• Participate in BIM coordination and model reviews.
• Prepare proposals, qualifications, and interview materials.
• Support RFIs and design questions responses.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

BIM

Revit

Plan & Spec

MS Office

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Equivalent combination of education and construction industry experience

Tools

BIM software (Revit)

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Navisworks

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Control Air Enterprises LLC

Control Air Enterprises LLC

Preconstruction Engineer

5200 E LA PALMA AVE

Anaheim, CA 92807

Salary: 32.00 - 46.00 USD / HOUR

Control Air Enterprises LLC, an employee-owned company (ESOP), is looking to add a dynamic and results-driven individual to our Preconstruction team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the successful planning, development, and pursuit of projects, with success defined as: Accurate Project Development, Client Relationship Support and Satisfaction, Profitable Project Outcomes, and Continuous Learning and Growth both Individually and Corporately.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support Preconstruction Managers throughout all phases of project pursuits and preconstruction services.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, Basis of Design (BOD) documents, and project requirements.
• Assist in developing conceptual budgets, estimates, and project cost analyses.
• Support value engineering efforts and evaluation of alternative design solutions.
• Assist with preliminary HVAC and plumbing system analysis and system selection.
• Review and redline mechanical and plumbing systems to support estimating efforts.
• Participate in constructability reviews and identify potential coordination issues.
• Assist with preparation of proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and interview materials.
• Support responses to RFIs, design questions, and technical requests.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to obtain budget pricing, equipment selections, and technical information.
• Participate in BIM coordination and model review activities utilizing Revit and related software.
• Attend design coordination meetings, job walks, and client meetings as required.
• Assist with documenting meeting notes, action items, and project records.
• Support project handoff efforts from preconstruction to operations teams.
• Learn and maintain proficiency in department software platforms and industry best practices.
• Support collaboration between engineering, estimating, operations, and design teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Systems & Project Exposure

• HVAC air distribution systems
• Chilled water and heating hot water systems
• Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems
• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Packaged rooftop units
• Medical and healthcare mechanical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Commercial and industrial mechanical systems

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and construction industry experience may be considered.

Experience

• 0-3 years of experience in construction, engineering, estimating, BIM, or related fields.
• Internship experience in construction or engineering is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge

• HVAC and plumbing systems
• Construction documents and specifications
• Mechanical and plumbing terminology
• Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Plan & Spec project delivery methods
• Basic engineering calculations
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Working Knowledge Of, Or Willingness To Learn

• HVAC and plumbing systems
• Construction documents and specifications
• Mechanical and plumbing terminology
• Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Plan & Spec project delivery methods
• Basic engineering calculations
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Software Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams
• Bluebeam Revu
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Revit (preferred)
• Navisworks (preferred)

Benefits Include the Following

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and supplemental insurance options
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Alternate Work Schedules (AWS)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.00 per hour

Why Control Air?

Let's be honest, life is too short to work at a job you don't love. So, do something about it! Come be a part of our team and work with us on industry-defining projects.

We are a family of passionate people who are smart, kind, and highly skilled. We love what we do and take pride in being California's Homegrown Mechanical Experts.

We Are Also

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
• More than 1,000 employee-owners strong
• Home to one of the largest fabrication facilities in California

Our corporate headquarters is located in Anaheim, California, with additional offices in San Diego and Livermore, and manufacturing facilities in both Anaheim and Livermore.

Please visit www.controlac.com for additional information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.