Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Irvine, CA | Hybrid Schedule Contract-to-Hire Design the Systems. Own the Work. Make an Impact.

If you're tired of being the engineer who only reviews drawings, coordinates consultants, or manages projects from a distance, this opportunity is different.

We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who wants to stay deeply involved in engineering design, calculations, Revit production, and technical problem solving. You'll work on complex healthcare, institutional, federal, and mission-critical facilities where engineering execution matters and your contributions directly impact project success.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team with a strong backlog of awarded work and immediate project needs.

What You'll Do

+ Design HVAC and plumbing systems for complex facility projects

+ Prepare and develop mechanical construction documents in Revit

+ Perform load calculations, equipment sizing, pump calculations, and related engineering analysis

+ Coordinate directly with architects, electrical engineers, structural engineers, and other design disciplines

+ Support multiple active projects simultaneously

+ Participate in occasional site visits and field verification activities

+ Contribute immediately to project execution with limited ramp-up time

This is a production-focused position requiring direct design ownership. You'll be expected to personally perform the engineering work, not simply oversee it.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

The strongest engineers in this environment:

+ Personally design HVAC and plumbing systems

+ Own calculations and engineering decisions

+ Produce construction documents in Revit

+ Work independently with minimal supervision

+ Collaborate effectively across disciplines

+ Understand both design intent and real-world constructability

+ Take initiative and solve problems without waiting for direction

Required Qualifications

+ Hands-on HVAC design experience

+ Hands-on plumbing design experience

+ Revit MEP production experience

+ Experience creating construction documents

+ Mechanical calculation experience including load calculations and equipment sizing

+ Ability to explain systems, calculations, and deliverables you personally designed

+ U.S. Citizenship (required for project access)

Preferred Qualifications

+ PE or EIT certification

+ Federal, military, healthcare, institutional, or public-sector project experience

+ Mechanical controls experience

+ Building automation systems exposure

+ Sequences of operation experience

+ Design-build project experience

+ AutoCAD experience

+ Strong communication and coordination skills

What We're Looking For

We're not looking for:

+ Project managers who no longer design

+ BIM coordinators without engineering ownership

+ Engineers who only review drawings

+ HVAC-only specialists with little exposure to plumbing

+ Candidates whose experience is primarily oversight-focused

We're looking for engineers who can confidently answer:

+ "What systems did you personally design?"

+ "What calculations did you personally perform?"

+ "What construction documents did you produce?"

+ "What engineering decisions were yours?"

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

+ Immediate impact on active awarded projects

+ Exposure to highly technical and complex facilities

+ Strong project backlog and growth trajectory

+ Opportunity to remain hands-on in design and engineering

+ Hybrid work schedule after onboarding period

+ Long-term growth potential

+ Collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence

Compensation

Target compensation generally falls within the $120,000-$150,000+ range, depending on experience, technical depth, and demonstrated design ownership. Exceptional candidates with strong production capabilities may be considered outside the typical range.

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