Senior Mechanical Engineer – Lead Sustainable HVAC Projects

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

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in San Diego to lead HVAC design across multiple sectors and mentor junior staff. You will serve as Engineer of Record on select projects, coordinate with architects and contractors, and drive sustainable building systems while managing budgets and schedules.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience, a PE license in Texas, and proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Active Professional Engineer license in Texas.
• 10+ years of experience leading mechanical/HVAC design across diverse projects.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through construction administration and certificate of occupancy.
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff, supporting long-term professional development.
• Strong leadership with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 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

Leadership

Mentorship

Client relations

Coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

MS Office

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in San Diego to lead HVAC design across multiple sectors and mentor junior staff. You will serve as Engineer of Record on select projects, coordinate with architects and contractors, and drive sustainable building systems while managing budgets and schedules.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience, a PE license in Texas, and proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, and MS Office.