Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid, Energy & HVAC Leader

SmithGroup; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

8 federal holidays

Fridays off

Medical, dental and vision

Flexible spending account

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Job summary

SmithGroup's San Diego office is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC system design, energy modeling and sustainable design initiatives. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, promote energy efficiency, and drive performance improvements across projects.

You will mentor staff, participate in client meetings, and contribute to quality control and project goals while leveraging Revit and Office tools to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a mechanical engineer designing HVAC, sustainable design and automatic control systems, including energy modeling.
• LEED AP preferred. PE registration required.
• Ability to lead and mentor others in area of expertise.
• Demonstrate experience in improving project energy performance.
• Knowledge of design and construction processes and communication across disciplines.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering effort through all project stages and assist in marketing and discipline management.
• Advance energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in projects.
• Develop project goals, budgets, schedules; track performance and ensure quality control.
• Meet with clients, teams, code officials and contractors to address HVAC issues and foster relationships.
• Present engineering solutions to clients and review committees.
• Conduct research and devise solutions for complex problems in mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with the IMPACT Team on tools to evaluate system efficiency, resiliency and decarbonization.
• Lead analysis, design and documentation of HVAC systems and controls.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching and interviews.

Skills

HVAC design

Energy modeling

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Revit

Energy efficiency

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

SmithGroup's San Diego office is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC system design, energy modeling and sustainable design initiatives. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, promote energy efficiency, and drive performance improvements across projects.

You will mentor staff, participate in client meetings, and contribute to quality control and project goals while leveraging Revit and Office tools to deliver robust solutions.