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Actalent Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in San Jose, California

Description:

The job responsibilities for the Senior Engineer apply to both HVAC and Plumbing engineering

department responsibilities.

• Assist Project Managers to present and explain proposals, systems, findings and options to clients,

general contractors and engineers

• Work with Project Managers and the engineering staff to prepare or refine the project scope

• Assist Team Leads perform site visits with engineers and project managers to review and

evaluate existing mechanical systems and provide energy and/or performance solutions

• Assist Team Leads and other Engineers evaluate feasibility of new equipment or modifying existing

systems considering costs, available space, time limitations, energy goals, project timeline and

related economic factors.

• Responsible for working with the Team Leads to go through the QA/QC process on their projects

both at milestone dates as well as prior to Issue For Construction

• Assist other Team Leads and Engineers interface with project managers and field staff throughout

the design and construction of projects

• May be called on to assist the Engineering Manager to help; plan, direct and coordinate the

engineering activities of both in-house as well as outsourced engineering teams

• Assist other Team Leads and Engineers providing by supervision and/or technical direction (i.e., print

interpretation, code interpretation, design intent, construction feasibility) to engineers, crafts,

and/or superintendents to ensure work is completed in proper sequence

• Provide feedback to the Engineering Manager with ongoing assessment of technical skillset,

organization skills and productivity of junior engineers they are working with

• Create ongoing training and development plans for each engineer as needed for their growth and

development within the company

• Assist the Engineering Manager mentor junior engineers

• Assist Team Leads and Engineers by providing interpretations of all external codes, regulations, and

specifications

• Assist Team Leads and Engineers by providing valuable engineering direction for Company

engineering activities

• As needed, assist Team Leads and Engineers with providing reviews and input to approve field

design change requests prepared by field and area engineers

Skills:

design, mechanical engineering, mechanical design, mechanical

Top Skills Details:

design,mechanical engineering,mechanical design,mechanical

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

5-10 years’ experience in the commercial construction space

• Educational and experience requirements include: 4-year engineering degree or equivalent

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred, but not required

• Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals

• Working knowledge of system types, equipment, installation standards and procedures is

necessary

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is essential

• Must be fully versed in local and State building codes

• Must be proficient in use of Trace 700 and AutoCAD Version 2016 or later

• Revit 2018 or BIM experience is preferred

• Prior experience with mechanical contractor or engineering consultant preferred

Experience Level:

Expert Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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