Sr Mechanical Project Engineer

Join HGA in driving excellence and innovation in mechanical engineering across the country!

Based in our San Diego office, as a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, you will have a pivotal role in shaping and guiding projects and teams. This position offers the opportunity to make impactful decisions and introduce innovative ideas and perspectives, fostering a cohesive and collaborative environment.

Our diverse portfolio showcases projects across multiple sectors, with an emphasis on healthcare facilities and also corporate headquarters, laboratories, museums, government facilities at local, state, and federal levels, higher education buildings and campuses, and infrastructure improvements.

With the rapid evolution of building codes and technologies, we seek professionals who possess expert knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, extensive expertise in mechanical engineering systems application, sustainable design, and resiliency planning. Ideal candidates will have excellent problem-solving skills and the capability to collaborate with both internal and external clients to deliver high-value performance solutions on HGA's projects nationwide.

What you'll do:

Be responsible for HVAC engineering design including: calculating heating and cooling loads, select equipment, layout duct and piping, create and edit project details, and write and edit project engineering specifications.
• Be responsible for plumbing systems design including calculating capacities and loads, laying out piping systems and details, and editing project specifications.
• Assist in defining and guiding project sustainability goals and delivering systems designs to achieve them.
• Develop work plans and guide staff to deliver project designs according to available budgets.
• Participate in team mentoring activities.
• Engage in community focused outreach along with fellow HGA leaders.
• Participate in design review meetings and workshops.
• Resolve a variety of complex design challenges including conflicting Owner and project requirements, application of different system types, or challenging field conditions.
• Research design options and document findings for the project team.
• Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with local codes and design standards.
• Coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines as applicable.
• Assist with project pursuits and fee development (proposal writing, interviews and strategic review of project scope).

You will need to have:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• Professional Engineer registration recognized by a state licensing board
• 12+ years of consulting engineering experience with emphasis on HVAC/plumbing design for a variety of HCAI/OSHPD projects for healthcare, laboratory, commercial, municipal, institutional and government facilities
• Experience in delivering projects with LEED, Well, Green Globes, or similar sustainable certifications
• Experience with leading teams on multiple projects concurrently
• Knowledge in building controls is desired but not required
• Revit, BIM, Trane/Trace, IES and Microsoft Office skills required

Salary information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position will 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: $121,000 - $134,400.

Additional information:

At HGA, you'll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers - help us shape what's next.

Learn more about us here.

Application Requirements & Instructions
Please submit resume for consideration.