Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Plumbing Design; PE

MK2 Engineers is an established Northern California consulting engineering firm with more than 26 years of experience providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design services. We work on a diverse range of commercial, institutional, governmental, school, winery, healthcare, and other building projects throughout California.

We are a small, close-knit team where employees are trusted, respected, and given meaningful responsibility. At MK2, you can build a strong engineering career, work on interesting projects, and still maintain a healthy life outside of work.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Designer with strong HVAC and plumbing design experience. A California PE license is preferred.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on design, project ownership, collaboration, and working directly with clients and company leadership.

• Design HVAC and plumbing systems for new construction, renovations, and system upgrades
• Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, and air- and water-side calculations.
• Prepare and coordinate drawings, specifications, reports, and design documentation.
• Perform code research and support California Title 24 compliance
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, clients, and other project team members
• Conduct site investigations and support construction administration
• Review project documents and assist with QA/QC
• Help manage projects from design through construction

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for buildings
• Experience working with a U.S.
  
  -based A/E firm or design-build contractor preferred
• Knowledge of California mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes
• AutoCAD experience required
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• True focus on work-life balance
• Typically, a 40-hour workweek with no culture of routine overtime
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements may be available
• Small, supportive, close-knit team
• Direct access to company leadership
• Meaningful project ownership and autonomy
• Diverse and interesting projects
• A workplace where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued