Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) - HVAC & Piping Systems

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

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.