Job DescriptionCoffman Engineers is seeking an outgoing and self-motivated
HVAC Mechanical Engineer with
3-7 years of experience to join our growing Downtown Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of mechanical engineering projects while working closely with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
This role focuses on project delivery, technical design, and client coordination while supporting the continued growth of our mechanical engineering practice. The successful candidate will contribute to projects from planning through construction and collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines and Coffman offices.
Key responsibilities will include:- Design and coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for a variety of building types.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment selections, and system analysis.
- Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
- Manage project tasks and deliverables while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
- Participate in client meetings, site visits, field investigations, and construction meetings.
- Review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor requests during construction.
- Assist with proposal development, scope preparation, and fee estimates.
- Coordinate with other Coffman offices to balance workload and share technical expertise.
Compensation and Benefits- Approximate Base Salary - $90,000 - $125,000 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
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- FE/EIT required.
- 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.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments.
Preferred Qualifications- 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.
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