Senior Mechanical Engineer: Campus HVAC & Projects

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

Job summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer at UCLA Capital Programs leads mechanical/HVAC design and review for campus-scale projects in Los Angeles. You will plan, supervise, and perform engineering work, ensuring code compliance and alignment with design standards.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, you will coordinate with architects, engineers, and facilities teams, manage budgets and schedules, and prepare technical cost estimates and drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Requires current California Licensed Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience with design for educational, medical, institutional, and office buildings.
• Strong knowledge of California codes and high seismic design.
• Translate directions into drawings with minimal supervision.
• Read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil plans.
• Handle multiple complex tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and spoken English; cost estimation skills.
• Lift up to 35 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise and perform mechanical engineering work for campus projects.
• Represent the Director in their absence and monitor budgets/schedules.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and facilities teams on designs.
• Prepare cost estimates and technical reports; ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

HVAC system design

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

Project supervision

CAD systems (AutoCAD, Revit)

Code compliance knowledge

Technical writing

Team coordination

Education

Licensed Mechanical Engineer, CA

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Autodesk MEP 3D

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

Word/Outlook

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer at UCLA Capital Programs leads mechanical/HVAC design and review for campus-scale projects in Los Angeles. You will plan, supervise, and perform engineering work, ensuring code compliance and alignment with design standards.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, you will coordinate with architects, engineers, and facilities teams, manage budgets and schedules, and prepare technical cost estimates and drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.