Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) — Own Projects. Drive Impact. Grow Fast.

Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

This is not a back-seat design role.

This is for a mechanical engineer who wants to own real projects, drive decisions, and step into work that is already moving—not sit behind redlines or modeling workflows.

You’ll join a highly respected, multidisciplinary consulting engineering team delivering complex healthcare and specialty projects across Southern California—projects that demand coordination, speed, and technical precision.

You’ll be trusted to:

• Take ownership immediately
• Interface with clients
• Drive coordination across disciplines
• Execute against real deadlines

If you’ve been stuck doing production work—or supporting someone else’s projects—and you’re ready to step into ownership, this is that move.

What Makes This Role Different

Execution-first environment — You’ll run work, not just support it

High-impact projects — Healthcare, specialty, and technically complex facilities

Real responsibility early — RFIs, submittals, coordination, client interaction

Clear path to leadership — Earn it through execution, not tenure

Strong engineering culture — Work alongside engineers who actually build and deliver

What You’ll Actually Do

This role is about owning the work—not watching it happen.

You will:

• Lead HVAC design and coordination across active, high-demand projects
• Own project deliverables from concept through construction
• Drive RFIs, submittals, and coordination across the full project lifecycle
• Work directly with architects, engineers, and clients to solve real problems
• Manage priorities and keep projects moving forward under deadlines
• Support and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with production teams
• Step into projects mid-stream and quickly take control with minimal ramp-up

What We’re Looking For

We are selectively hiring engineers who can operate independently and contribute immediately.

Core Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in MEP / AEC consulting
• Strong HVAC design experience within a consulting environment
• Demonstrated ownership of:RFIsSubmittalsCoordinationClient interaction
• Proven ability to execute—not just support—projects
• Experience working on commercial, healthcare, or institutional buildings
• Strong communication skills with client-facing confidence

Critical Differentiators

Candidates who will stand out immediately:

• Experience with California-based projects, especially:HCAI (OSHPD)DSAHealthcare facilities
• with reputable MEP consulting firms
• Hybrid HVAC + plumbing exposure
• PE license or actively pursuing

Projects You’ll Work On

• HCAI healthcare facilities
• Museums, theme parks, and specialty builds
• Complex institutional environments
• Non-multifamily, technically demanding projects

These are not cookie-cutter projects—they require engineers who can think, coordinate, and deliver.

Why Engineers Make This Move

• They want more control over their work
• They’re ready to move beyond support roles
• They want exposure to complex, meaningful projects
• They want to accelerate into leadership without skipping technical depth

Location & Work Style

• Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid: ~3 days onsite)
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary office environment
• Strong preference for candidates based in or near Orange County

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Newport Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rateCompetitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change) 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Newport Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.