Open Date 6/22/2026
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Location ColeBreit Engineering (Monterey, CA)
Pay Range $76,500-$85,500
Description Summary/Objective This position is responsible for completing detailed designs, including preparing drawings and specifications, completing or assisting with completing calculations, coordinating work within the Engineering team and other outside disciplines, and managing the submittal review process and other associated contract administration activities with construction phase services.
Position Responsibilities - Design basic mechanical HVAC systems with some guidance including air distribution systems, steam systems, hydronic systems, and control systems.
- Compare and discuss alternative design solutions with others.
- Develop knowledge of and the ability to incorporate the requirements of applicable codes and standards into the project design.
- Perform basic analysis of equipment and system energy use to help select appropriate equipment and systems to optimize energy efficiency given the intended purpose.
- On renovation projects, assess existing equipment and systems and determine available capacities and actions necessary to integrate new systems with existing ones.
- Perform calculations required to design systems, including heating and cooling loads, ventilation requirements, and sizing of distribution systems.
- Size, select and schedule different types of mechanical HVAC equipment.
- Layout mechanical equipment rooms, accounting for constructible installation and equipment service requirements.
- Size and layout of air and hydronic distribution systems, properly coordinated with other systems and building components.
- Diagram basic types of hydronic systems, determine required system components, and describe operating parameters, to depict a complete and fully operational system.
- Write and edit basic HVAC system control sequence of operations, diagrams, and point lists.
- Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate project requirements with the Project Architect, Contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
- Review other discipline design drawings to confirm required coordination, including architectural, electrical, structural, and civil.
- Proficient in two-dimensional design in AutoCAD and three-dimensional design in Revit, following company standards.
- Edit project specifications, including writing additional sections and/or paragraphs for unique project requirements.
- Adhere to ColeBreit Engineering's design and technical standards, including incorporating quality control processes.
- Review and comment on basic Contractor product data submittals and shop drawings.
- Respond to Contractor questions and show an understanding of potential future impacts that the responses may have on the design team.
- Conduct construction site walk-throughs with a senior designer or engineer and write clear and concise field observation reports.
- Serve as a project lead on small projects as required.
- Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality of client and business operations information.
- Safely use all equipment and materials. Follow established safety procedures, use appropriate safeguards, and observe common-sense safety rules in all on-the-job activities.
- Contribute to a collaborative work environment, and promote cooperation, commitment, and accountability within the team to achieve short- and long-range team goals in line with the company's mission, vision, and values.
- Communicate clearly, actively listen and build relationships of trust both internally and externally.
- Maintain and develop professional and technical knowledge by participating in/utilizing in-house educational training/materials and establishing and maintaining professional networks.
- Communicate any known violation of any office policy, code, safety policy, or law immediately to leadership.
Supervisory Responsibility None
Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the home office in which they are assigned.
Travel This position regularly requires local travel (within 50 miles of home office) and often requires travel outside of 50 miles from home office (day trips). Occasionally requires overnight travel.
Req Number ENG-26-00002
This position is currently accepting applications. 
