Mechanical engineer Jobs in Pasadena, CA

Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled, outgoing, self-motivated Mechanical Engineer with at least five (5) 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, client coordination, and supporting the continued growth of our mechanical engineering practice. The successful candidate will contribute to projects from planning through construction while collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines and Coffman offices.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys responsibility, client interaction, and technical problem solving while developing project management and leadership skills. The role offers the opportunity to grow with an expanding mechanical group while contributing to the long-term success of the Downtown Los Angeles office.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design and coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for a variety of building types.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction documents.
• Perform 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.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Assist with proposal development, scope preparation, and fee estimates.
• Support client development efforts through strong project delivery, technical excellence, and client relationships.
• Coordinate with other Coffman offices to balance workload and share technical expertise.
• Contribute to office growth initiatives and maintain positive relationships within the local A/E/C community.

Applicants should be well versed in mechanical engineering design for buildings, including HVAC systems, plumbing systems, specialty exhaust systems, piping systems, energy efficiency strategies, and applicable California codes and standards. Experience with healthcare, laboratory, higher education, K-12, industrial, or institutional projects will be viewed favorably.

The successful individual will assist project managers, department leadership, and business development staff in developing technical proposals and supporting client relationships. Candidates should be comfortable working directly with architects, owners, and other project stakeholders while delivering high-quality engineering consulting services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• FE/EIT required, PE preferred.
• Experience designing HVAC systems for building projects
• Experience applying the 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
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and responsibilities
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• California Mechanical Engineer PE registration
• 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 responsibilities
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes, and fee estimates
• Experience collaborating with the Southern California architectural and engineering community
• Participation in ASHRAE or other professional organizations
• Experience in performing field investigations and existing-building assessments.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Self-starter, persistent, and follows through in a consistent manner
• Passionate about client service and takes ownership of work products
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Possesses strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Strong understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures
• Strong organizational ability, detail-oriented, high degree of accuracy
• Performs well under pressure
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to provide peer reviews of colleagues' work product
• Ability to work with counterparts in other offices to share workload when required
• Positive, can-do attitude

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary – $95,000 - $125,000 annually
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end-of-year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer,
including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis
of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Additional Information

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

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Coffman at a Glance:

• 47 years in business
• 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 24 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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