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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer-March 2024
San Jose
Mar 27, 2026
About Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  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

  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

  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

  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

  Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

  About Actalent

  Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

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