Senior Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager

Job Title:
Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Alhambra, CA (Hybrid: 3 days Remote & 2 days On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $135,000 - $150,000 annually (based on experience)

Our client is a rapidly growing MEP consulting firm known for delivering technically excellent mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use projects
. This is an opportunity to lead complex HVAC and mechanical systems design
, work closely with clients, mentor teams, and own project outcomes from concept through construction.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, process-driven culture that values creativity, quality, and professional growth.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager
, you are a technical leader and strategic thinker responsible for the mechanical design, coordination, and delivery of building HVAC systems. You’ll guide project teams, manage scopes and schedules, mentor engineers, and be a key client point of contact.

This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a consulting environment, enjoy autonomy, and want to take ownership of important MEP engineering decisions.

Lead Mechanical Design & Engineering

• Lead full HVAC system design: air distribution, hydronics, central plants, controls, and specialty systems.
• Develop mechanical system concepts and basis of design documents that align with performance goals and codes.

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Serve as technical lead and Engineer of Record where applicable.
• Manage mechanical scopes from schematic design through construction administration.
• Coordinate with plumbing, electrical, fire protection, architectural, and structural disciplines.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers. Provide quality control and technical guidance across project phases.

Client & Construction Support

• Conduct site surveys, field investigations, and existing condition assessments.
• Prepare and review construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.
• Provide construction administration support (RFIs, submittals, punch walks), and commissioning oversight.

Business Support

• Contribute to proposals, fee estimates, and technical inputs during pursuits.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience within an MEP consulting environment.
• Strong HVAC system design experience across commercial or institutional buildings.
• Project management experience with responsibility for scope, schedule, and coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for mechanical system design.
• Experience producing and reviewing fully coordinated construction documents.
• Strong understanding of applicable mechanical, energy, and building codes.
• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
• High attention to technical quality, constructability, and long-term system performance.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise is valued and your career can continue to grow, we’d love to connect. Apply today and discover what’s possible!