Mechanical Engineer

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About the Caltech Planning, Design & Construction Department

The Planning, Design and Construction team takes great pride in serving Caltech by delivering the built environment required to support the needs of the institute. Our team of seasoned design and construction industry professionals sincerely value working closely with the campus to define project requirements and design and construct successful projects.

Our services cover the project life cycle, ranging from in-house planning and design, space management, project and construction management, construction inspection to specialized procurement expertise. Our goal is to provide Caltech with world-class design and construction services as we continually strive to provide exceptional support.

Essential Job Duties

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

• Assisting in the design of mechanical systems from conception through construction for small and large buildings projects including preparation of calculations, reports, and specifications.
• With guidance from senior team member, perform fire suppression system selection and prepare designs involving the design of mechanical HVAC systems.
• Conduct design drawing reviews of documents prepared by others.
• Ensure design conforms with all applicable codes and Caltech standards.
• Verify construction work is in compliance with Caltech standards and project requirements.
• Willing and able to assist in surveys to evaluate existing building conditions.
• Coordinating work with other disciplines and team members.
• Responsible for interdisciplinary coordination and review.
• Responsible for collaboration and communication with supervisors and team members.
• Working under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
• Work within a project team environment, interfacing and communicating with other design team members.
• Perform building heating and cooling load calculations.
• Analyze and select HVAC, Plumbing equipment.
• Use computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Prepare and develop reports, calculations, specifications, and designs in compliance with applicable code and standard requirements.
• Support designs during construction including shop drawing review, information request-response, and punch list generation.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Documents

Hiring Range

$111.4K - $121.7K per year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.

Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.