HVAC Mechanical Engineer (3+Years)

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 24 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking an outgoing and self-motivated HVAC Mechanical Engineer with 3–7 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, and client coordination while supporting the continued growth of our mechanical engineering practice. The successful candidate will contribute to projects from planning through construction and collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines and Coffman offices.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design and coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for a variety of building types.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform heating and cooling 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.
• Assist with proposal development, scope preparation, and fee estimates.
• Coordinate with other Coffman offices to balance workload and share technical expertise.

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary – $90,000 - $125,000 annually
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive 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

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• FE/EIT required.
• Experience designing HVAC systems for building projects.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments.

Preferred

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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 performing field investigations and existing-building assessments.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Self-motivated and consistent in following through on commitments.
• Takes ownership of assigned work and provides responsive client service.
• Able to organize and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Communicates effectively with clients, project partners, and colleagues.
• Builds positive working relationships across disciplines and offices.
• Able to review the work of colleagues and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Contributes positively to department and office goals, culture, and morale.
• Approaches challenges with initiative and a solution-oriented attitude.

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.

Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

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, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.