Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE)

SST Direct; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) to join our engineering team in a direct-hire role. The candidate will develop mechanical designs, drawings, and specs from concept through construction, focusing on HVAC, piping, hydronic, and equipment systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE license and have 6+ years of relevant experience, with strong CAD/3D modeling skills and construction administration experience. Location flexibility across approved markets is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience designing mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, hydronic, and equipment systems.
• Experience developing mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, and system designs.
• Proficiency with CAD and 3D modeling tools.
• Experience with construction administration, shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and site coordination.
• Strong communication, technical problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations through all design phases from concept to construction documentation.
• Design and evaluate HVAC, piping, hydronic, and equipment systems.
• Apply mechanical engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices to project designs.
• Review deliverables for accuracy, quality, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Lead construction administration activities: review shop drawings, RFIs, conduct site visits.
• Use CAD and 3D modeling software to develop and coordinate 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver constructible solutions.
• Assist with project cost tracking, scope management, and technical risk evaluation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Piping

Hydronic

CAD

3D modeling

Shop drawings

RFIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE)

Location: Austin, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Durham, NC; Baltimore, MD; Columbia, MD; or Morrisville, NC
Job Type: Direct Hire
Experience: 6+ Years
License: Professional Engineer (PE) Required
Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications

Direct Hire Opportunity

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a company seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) to join its engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Mechanical Engineer to contribute to technically complex projects by developing mechanical system designs, preparing engineering drawings and specifications, and supporting projects from conceptual design through construction.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with HVAC, piping, hydronic, and mechanical equipment systems, along with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.

Location Requirement: Candidates must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following approved locations:

• Austin, TX

• Phoenix, AZ

• Durham, NC

• Baltimore, MD

• Columbia, MD

• Morrisville, NC

Candidates located outside these markets must be willing to relocate to one of the approved locations. Remote candidates who are not willing to relocate will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design, from conceptual planning through construction documentation.

• Design and evaluate mechanical systems, including HVAC, piping, hydronic, and mechanical equipment systems.

• Apply applicable mechanical engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices to project designs.

• Review mechanical engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, scope compliance, and coordination with other disciplines.

• Lead construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), and conducting project site visits.

• Utilize CAD and 3D modeling software to develop, review, and coordinate 2D drawings and 3D mechanical models.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to deliver coordinated and constructible mechanical solutions.

• Assist with project cost tracking, scope management, and technical risk evaluation related to mechanical systems.

• Identify opportunities for technical and process improvements.

• Support ongoing professional development and engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.

• Minimum of 6 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering codes, standards, and industry practices.

• Professional experience designing mechanical systems, including HVAC, piping, hydronic, and equipment systems.

• Experience developing mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, and system designs.

• Proficiency with CAD and 3D modeling tools.

• Experience with construction administration, shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and site coordination.

• Strong communication, technical problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple project priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCEES record for licensure maintenance.

• Experience supporting complex commercial, healthcare, advanced technology, life sciences, or other technically demanding construction projects.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to join an established engineering organization.

• Work on technically challenging and complex projects.

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and continued development.

• Multiple approved office locations available.
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