HVAC Mechanical Engineer (8+ years)

Coffman Engineers is seeking an outgoing and self-motivated HVAC Mechanical Engineer with 8 or more years of experience to join our growing Downtown Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of mechanical engineering projects while working closely with clients architects contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

This role combines technical engineering project management and client coordination. The successful candidate will manage projects from planning through construction serve as a primary point of contact for clients and mentor junior engineers and designers. This position also provides an opportunity to help grow Coffmans mechanical engineering practice in Southern California.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design and coordination of HVAC systems for a variety of building types.
• Support plumbing and piping system design based on project needs and experience.
• Serve as project manager and primary client contact for assigned projects.
• Develop project scopes fee estimates schedules and work plans.
• Manage project budgets schedules deliverables and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations technical reports plans specifications and construction documents.
• Perform and review heating and cooling load calculations equipment selections and system analyses.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural structural civil electrical and fire protection disciplines.
• Lead client meetings project coordination meetings site visits field investigations and construction meetings.
• Review submittals shop drawings RFIs and contractor requests during construction.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Review the work of project team members and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Prepare proposals project scopes and fee estimates.
• Support client development through responsive service strong project delivery and continued relationship-building.
• Collaborate with other Coffman offices to balance workload and share technical expertise.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the mechanical group and Downtown Los Angeles office.

Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary $120000- $155000 annually
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of U.S. professional experience.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• FE/EIT required PE preferred.
• Experience designing HVAC systems for building projects
• Familiarity with California Mechanical Code California Plumbing Code California Energy Code and applicable ASHRAE standards.
• Experience preparing construction documents and engineering calculations using industry-standard software tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• California Mechanical Engineer PE registration.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with plumbing systems is a plus.
• Experience with healthcare aerospace industrial laboratory higher education K-12 civic commercial or institutional projects.
• Experience with central plants utility infrastructure laboratory facilities electrification decarbonization or energy efficiency projects.
• Experience with construction administration and contractor coordination.
• Experience with project management responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Revit AutoCAD Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience preparing proposals scopes and fee estimates.
• Experience collaborating with the Southern California architectural and engineering community.
• Participation in ASHRAE or other professional organizations.
• Experience performing field investigations and existing-building assessments.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated and consistent in following through on commitments.
• Takes ownership of assigned work and provides responsive client service.
• Able to organize and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Strong critical-thinking analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Communicates effectively with clients project partners and colleagues.
• Builds positive working relationships across disciplines and offices.
• Able to review the work of colleagues and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Contributes positively to department and office goals culture and morale.
• Approaches challenges with initiative and a solution-oriented attitude.

Additional Information :

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere so why work at Coffman Engineers Because we are different our culture sets us apart. Simply stated we are a group of creative high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isnt the only thing that makes us different but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

Dont take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:
at a Glance:

• 47 years in business 
• 900 employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 24 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control commissioning and project/construction management
• 70 employees in 9 offices providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms Building Design Construction 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List Zweig Group 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms Engineering News-Record 2023

Applying

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time