HVAC Mechanical Engineer

• Compensation: USD 90,000 - USD 125,000 - 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 3–7 years of experience to join our growing Downtown Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of mechanical engineering projects while working closely with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

This role focuses on project delivery, technical design, and client coordination while supporting the continued growth of our mechanical engineering practice. The successful candidate will contribute to projects from planning through construction and collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines and Coffman offices.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design and coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for a variety of building types.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment selections, and system analysis.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Manage project tasks and deliverables while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, field investigations, and construction meetings.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor requests during construction.
• Assist with proposal development, scope preparation, and fee estimates.
• Coordinate with other Coffman offices to balance workload and share technical expertise.

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary – $
  90,000 - $125,000 annually
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule(subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• FE/EIT required.
• Familiarity with California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, and applicable ASHRAE standards.
• Experience preparing construction documents and engineering calculations using industry-standard software tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with plumbing systems is a plus.
• Experience with healthcare, aerospace, industrial, laboratory, higher education, K-12, civic, commercial, or institutional projects.
• Experience with central plants, utility infrastructure, laboratory facilities, electrification, decarbonization, or energy efficiency projects.
• Experience with construction administration and contractor coordination.
• Experience with project management…