Facilities Engineer in Pasadena

Job Description

In this role you will be a member of the Facilities Engineering Section and will report to the Supervisor of the Facilities Engineering and Design Group.
This is a temporary position only.

Facilities Mechanical Engineer IV

Pasadena, CA 91109

3 months

$58-90/HR

Looking for a candidate with hands‑on experience in the day‑to‑day design of facility/building mechanical, plumbing, process piping systems, etc.

Desired skills and experience:

• Mechanical Engineering with design experience of building and lab systems.
• HVAC design
• Plumbing design
• Heat exchanger design
• Other piping design (air, chill water, etc)
• Prefer a candidate with a Professional Engineering registration in California (but not mandatory).
• 7+ years of design experience for facilities (buildings, labs, offices, etc).

• Design mechanical systems to comply with various project scopes of work in accordance with applicable standards and regulations including the California Mechanical Code.
• Consult with project requesters to determine system requirements and provide requested services while meeting safety, code, and budgetary requirements.
• Conduct building system assessments to evaluate conditions, operations, and maintenance requirements of building mechanical systems.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel for issues on mechanical systems. Support faculty, consultants, and field personnel, as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation on mechanical system configurations and capacities.
• Partner with internal organizations (safety, environmental, security, acquisitions), facilities construction and maintenance personnel, and other facilities engineering and design team members, on the development and execution of Lab construction projects.
• Verify and ensure that new mechanical building systems are compatible with existing building infrastructure.
• Maintain files/records/operational data related to the assigned contract.
• Prepare activity progress reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BA degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree with typically 9+ years related work experience.
• Strong experience in Facilities Design/Construction projects of moderate complexity, demonstrating knowledge of building codes and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with Mechanical Engineering design and development of construction drawings for offices, clean rooms, and laboratory facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal, mediation and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently when needed.
• Demonstrated understanding of principles of LEED and Building Commissioning.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD, competence with Bluebeam, and Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Project.
• MA/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of related experience.
• Professional engineering license or progress toward licensure.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, team working, and project organizational skills.
• Strong skillset in Mechanical Engineering design and development of construction drawings for clean rooms, and laboratory facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD drawing, scheduling, and budgeting.