Job Posting: Director of Engineering

Location: San Jose, CA

Reports to: Vice President of Engineering

Pay: $180k-$240k/year (flexible for the right candidate)

Exempt: Yes

Job Description:

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the design, integration of detailing, and production standards. This role will oversee all Engineering and Detailing operations, providing technical leadership and support to the team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and build the team in all areas of Mechanical Design, HVAC, Plumbing, Controls, Sustainability, and Performance Contracting

• Build relationships both internally and externally with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors/vendors

• Work closely with the project team to deliver presentations and assess mechanical options for new construction, major renovations, interior buildouts, and existing buildings

• Provide technical leadership in the development of high-performance, low-energy design solutions

• Prepare and present professional recommendations, reports, and results to clients and teams

• Represent the company in a sales support role when negotiating new work and as a design professional at project design team meetings

• Support all estimating efforts as may be required to assure thoroughness of scope and intent, including preparing preliminary (redline) design layouts for estimating on significant project proposals

• Participate in conceptual design sessions for specific projects

• Produce complete working drawings and specification documents (where required) on specific projects

• Collaborate with detailing, including verification that systems are being laid out per the engineered drawings as cost-effectively as possible

• Be the group authority on code compliance, while updating and maintaining internal Company standard Specifications

• Participate in formal engineering training of company personnel and provide specific direction of on-the-job training for design engineers, drafters, and interns

• Lead efforts in recruiting and the company internship program for Engineering and the Project Group

Education Requirements and Relevant Skills:

• 10 years of HVAC and/or plumbing experience for commercial and/or industrial projects

• 5 -10 years of experience leading a team of engineers

• Educational and experience requirements include: 4-year engineering degree or equivalent

• California Professional Engineer license (PE) preferred

• Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals

• Working knowledge of system types, equipment, installation standards, and procedures is necessary

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate with others is essential

• Must be proficient in the use of Energy Pro, Trace 700, and AutoCAD Version 2023 or later

• Revit 2024 or BIM experience is preferred

• Prior experience with a mechanical contractor or engineering consultant preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 4% match

• Vehicle Allowance of $850/month, company gas card

• Bonus: Discretionary 10%-15%

• Travel: 10% (mostly between San Jose and Alameda)

• Hours/OT: PST hours, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• Systems & Software: AutoCAD, Revit, Trace

• Industry Preference: Construction Subcontractor (ideal) or Contractor

• Degree/Certifications: Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred

• Experience Level: 10 years in HVAC, construction, etc.

• Top Criteria:

• Great tenure

• Hands-on (technical) and leadership-oriented manager

• 5+ years with Autodesk Revit Software, Trace Software, AutoCAD

• Leadership in HVAC and Plumbing Engineering and Design for commercial/industrial projects

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance