Senior Mechanical Engineer

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to plan, organize, and perform advanced HVAC engineering for campus capital projects. The role involves representing the Director of Engineering, overseeing engineers and consultants, and ensuring design and construction meet budget, schedule, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include coordination with architecture, electrical, and civil teams, applying California codes, and utilizing CAD/BIM tools to

Qualifications

• Current California license as a registered mechanical engineer (PE).
• Experience in planning, design and construction of mechanical/HVAC systems.
• Ability to supervise engineers and consultants.
• Strong knowledge of California Codes and seismic design requirements.
• Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise and perform mechanical/HVAC engineering work for campus projects.
• Represent the Director of Engineering in their absence and assist with policy evaluation.
• Ensure project design, budget, schedule integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Review and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across architectural, electrical and civil scopes.

Skills

LEED AP

Supervising engineers

Knowledge of mechanical systems

English technical writing

CAD and BIM software

Code compliance knowledge

Education

California PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Department Summary

The UCLA Capital Programs organization is responsible for the planning, design and construction of major capital improvement projects in support of UCLA academic and administrative clients. The Design and Construction unit of Capital Programs is responsible for Code Compliance review, maintenance of campus design standards, design professional selection and supervision, project design, programming, architectural, engineering, project management, construction management and inspection services, project budget and schedule integrity and regulatory compliance for on and off campus construction and alteration projects.

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will assist the Director of Engineering in planning, organizing, supervising, and performing professional mechanical/HVAC (mechanical) engineering work for the campus physical plant planning and construction; Represent the Director of Engineering in their absence; carries the major responsibility for mechanical engineering aspects of University construction programs; provides specific technical knowledge in planning, design, review, and construction of highly specialized and complex engineering aspects of University construction programs. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will report directly to the Director of Engineering Services; the Director serves as the Campus Building Official and is the authority having jurisdiction for building code enforcement. General direction as to assignments and priorities is given by the Director, with a minimum of technical consultation. There is general review of project progress and assistance with the establishment of technical policies and evaluation of compliance with budgets and schedules.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• LEED A.P. preferred (Preferred)
• Skill in supervising, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of engineers and consultants in the performance of mechanical engineering work. (Required)
• Working knowledge of and the ability to produce designs for mechanical systems as applied to educational, medical, institutional, and office buildings and all occupancy types as identified in the California Codes, knowledge and experience with structural design of mechanical systems in areas of high seismic activity (Required)
• Skill in thoroughly, accurately and efficiently evaluating existing mechanical systems and plans, skill in translating directions given in English into finished engineering documents, ability to thoroughly understand and sketch out plans in a neat and organized manner, permitting a drafter to produce finished drawings with a minimum of supervision. (Required)
• Skill in reading and interpreting architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil and structural engineering plans to a good level of competency. (Required)
• Ability to handle a variety of complex tasks concurrently while setting one's own priorities (Required)
• Skill in writing and speaking English clearly and sufficient enough to produce accurate, concise, well organized and cogently written reports and letters on technical subjects, thorough knowledge of electrical codes and construction practices (Required)
• Ability to adapt to changing dynamic conditions in an engineering and construction environment, ability to lift or carry weights of up to 35 pounds (Required)
• Skill in preparation of written cost estimates for mechanical systems (Required)
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, fire protection systems and how the mechanical scope will affect other disciplines, knowledge and ability to work with basic hand tools and measurement equipment. (Required)
• Skill in operations of CAD systems and general office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.. This includes Bluebeam, AutoCad 2D, Autodesk MEP 3D and Revit, skill in the use of computer software for mechanical calculations, including heating and cooling load calculations, energy compliance and equipment sizing, working knowledge and experience in mechanical distribution systems design and engineering (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Position requires current California license as a registered mechanical engineer. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered