Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer – HVAC Design Lead

Southland Industries Inc.; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Annual incentive program based on performance

Numerous training opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer in Union City, CA, to oversee major projects and lead an engineering team. The successful candidate will ensure project quality, compliance, and mentor the team while managing HVAC designs across diverse projects. Candidates should possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, with a professional PE license and extensive experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of mechanical design and construction industry experience.
• Experience managing engineering team of 5-20 professionals.
• Familiar with sustainable building design and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering team, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Conduct site inspections for compliance and design issue resolution.
• Create designs and calculations for HVAC systems.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

HVAC Design

Team Mentorship

Mechanical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

BIM

Trane Software

Revit

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer in Union City, CA, to oversee major projects and lead an engineering team. The successful candidate will ensure project quality, compliance, and mentor the team while managing HVAC designs across diverse projects. Candidates should possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, with a professional PE license and extensive experience in the construction industry.