Mechanical Designer Job at HGA in San Jose

Mechanical Designer

Job Locations:
US-VA-Alexandria | US-CA-Santa Monica | US-CA-San Francisco | US-CA-San Jose

Job ID	2024-2912
Category	Engineering - Mechanical
Position Type	Regular Full-Time
# of Openings	2
Posted Date	5 months ago (7/12/2024 11:15 AM)

Overview:

Bring your engineering passion, collaboration, and expertise to HGA! We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Mechanical Engineer, passionate about mechanical systems design, to join our West Coast Mechanical team working on a variety of project types throughout the country. Our portfolio includes the design of health care facilities, corporate headquarters, labs, museums, local, state, and federal government facilities, higher education buildings and campuses, and infrastructure improvements.

At HGA we work to foster an environment where diversity of thought, background and experience creates new energy. Through your curiosity, tenacity, creativity, and unique insights you can make an impact every day. That impact is felt by your colleagues, by our clients, and by those who inhabit the spaces we create. This position will work closely with the architectural group and other engineering disciplines to maintain our commitment to design and quality.

Building codes and technologies are rapidly evolving. We are looking for professionals with expert knowledge of applicable codes and regulations; extensive knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques, and procedures; excellent problem-solving skills, use of Revit/BIM, and the ability to work with both internal and external clients to solve problems on HGA's projects across the country.

HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly with social activities integrated into our office culture. Curiosity is the root of our creativity and our mission is to produce enduring impact through original insight. Great design requires great minds and diverse perspectives, and we strive to engrain equity and inclusion into our culture.

In this role you will:

1. Responsible for HVAC engineering design including calculating heating and cooling loads, select equipment, layout duct and piping, create and edit project details, and be familiar with engineering specifications.
2. Responsible for plumbing systems design including calculating capacities and loads, laying out piping systems and details, and editing project specifications.
3. Participate in design review meetings and workshops.
4. Resolve a variety of complex design challenges including conflicting Owner and project requirements, application of different system types, or challenging field conditions.
5. Research design options and document findings for the project team.
6. Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with applicable codes and design standards.
7. Coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines as applicable.

You will need to have:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 7-15 years of consulting engineering experience with emphasis on HVAC and plumbing systems design for healthcare, laboratory, commercial, municipal, institutional and government facilities and higher education facilities
• Revit, BIM, Trane/Trace, IES VE Title-24 2022 1.1, Energy Pro 9.3, CBECC 2022 3.1, and Microsoft Office skills required

Preferred Qualifications - (A plus, but not required)

• Professional Engineer registration a plus
• Knowledge in building control systems desired

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $76,400 - $106,600

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