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Mechanical Design Engineer, PE

Gulfstream Strategic Placements

Job Description

Job Description

Snapshot / Role Overview

We're seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer, PE, in the San Jose area to lead conceptual design and technical direction on major commercial projects across HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.

Impact

  • Drive design accuracy from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Reduce field rework with constructible, code-compliant designs.
  • Deliver PE-stamped documentation ready for permitting and construction.
  • Mentor engineering staff and build long-term design capability.

Responsibilities

  • Develop conceptual and detailed designs for HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
  • Prepare and review redline layouts for estimating and coordination.
  • Perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, and friction loss analysis.
  • Produce design documentation in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
  • Represent engineering at design meetings with contractors, owners, and internal teams.
  • Inspect sites to verify compliance and resolve field design issues.
  • Support preconstruction scope development.

Must-Haves

  • Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Mechanical design experience on commercial HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Design-build contractor experience.
  • Energy modeling skills.

Compensation and Logistics

Competitive salary depending on experience, plus benefits. Onsite in the San Jose area.

Call to Action

If you want your stamp on projects your own crews build, apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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