HVAC Mechanical Engineer

• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 155,000 - yearly

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 24 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services.

This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Coffman Engineers is seeking an outgoing and self-motivated HVAC Mechanical Engineer with 8 or more years of experience to join our growing Downtown Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of mechanical engineering projects while working closely with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

This role combines technical engineering, project management, and client coordination. The successful candidate will manage projects from planning through construction, serve as a primary point of contact for clients, and mentor junior engineers and designers. This position also provides an opportunity to help grow Coffman’s mechanical engineering practice in Southern California.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design and coordination of HVAC systems for a variety of building types.
• Support plumbing and piping system design based on project needs and experience.
• Serve as project manager and primary client contact for assigned projects.
• Develop project scopes, fee estimates, schedules, and work plans.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform and review heating and cooling load calculations, equipment selections, and system analyses.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Lead client meetings, project coordination meetings, site visits, field investigations, and construction meetings.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor requests during construction.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Review the work of project team members and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Prepare proposals, project scopes, and fee estimates.
• Support client development through responsive service, strong project delivery, and continued relationship‑building.
• Collaborate with other Coffman offices to balance workload and share technical expertise.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the mechanical group and Downtown Los Angeles office.

• Approximate Base Salary – $120,000- $155,000 annually
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

• Minimum of 8 years of U.S. professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• FE/EIT required, PE preferred.
• Familiarity with California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, and applicable ASHRAE standards.
• Experience preparing construction documents and engineering calculations using…