Senior Mechanical Engineer – Lead Sustainable HVAC

Glumac; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive and market-competitive b

Merit-based financial rewards

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC design and project delivery in our San Diego office. You will manage projects from concept through construction, acting as Engineer of Record on select assignments and mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience across lab, commercial, education, government, and hospitality sectors, with a PE license and strong client development in Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Currently active Professional Engineer license in Texas.
• 10+ years of experience leading mechanical/HVAC system design across a diverse portfolio of projects
• Demonstrated technical excellence across multiple market sectors, with experience delivering projects from concept through construction administration and certificate of occupancy.
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff, supporting long-term professional development and team performance.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of delivering complex projects with technical precision.
• In-depth knowledge of building and mechanical codes, standards, and best practices.
• Business development experience with Texas clients.
• Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, and MS Office.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of mechanical engineering projects across laboratory/research facilities, commercial, education, government, and hospitality sectors.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects and ensure code compliance and constructability.
• Develop sustainable HVAC system designs that optimize performance and energy use.
• Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client communications.
• Coordinate design work with architects, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mentor and train junior engineers; lead QC for deliverables.
• Use industry software and modeling tools to inform design and decision making.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client communication

Building systems design

Team management

REVIT

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

MS Office

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC design and project delivery in our San Diego office. You will manage projects from concept through construction, acting as Engineer of Record on select assignments and mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience across lab, commercial, education, government, and hospitality sectors, with a PE license and strong client development in Texas.