We are the best a Los Angeles MEP engineering and building‑technology staffing agency specializing in recruiting HVAC Design Engineers for complex commercial, institutional, and mission‑critical projects.
Our client is a leading MEP consulting firm supporting high‑performance HVAC system design, Title 24 compliance, energy‑efficient building strategies, BIM‑driven coordination, and large‑scale mechanical infrastructure across Southern California’s most demanding facilities.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Design HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, and mission‑critical buildings including air‑handling units, VAV systems, VRF systems, chilled water plants, boilers, heat‑recovery systems, and central utility plants.
- Perform HVAC load calculations, psychrometric analysis, ventilation calculations, and equipment sizing using software such as TRACE 3D Plus, HAP, eQUEST, EnergyPlus, or IES VE.
- Develop mechanical drawings, HVAC layouts, ductwork routing, piping systems, and equipment plans using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Create sequences of operation, control strategies, and integration requirements for BAS/DDC systems.
- Ensure compliance with Title 24, CALGreen, ASHRAE 62.1, ASHRAE 90.1, California Mechanical Code, and Los Angeles building‑code requirements.
- Coordinate HVAC design with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, architectural, and energy‑modeling teams.
- Prepare mechanical specifications, design narratives, basis‑of‑design documents, and construction packages.
- Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor documentation for compliance with design intent.
- Support construction administration including site inspections, punch lists, equipment startup, and commissioning activities.
- Perform existing‑conditions assessments and develop HVAC retrofit or modernization strategies for aging facilities.
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, commissioning agents, and facility engineers throughout all project phases.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5–12+ years of HVAC design experience in MEP consulting or commercial building design.
- Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD for HVAC system layout, BIM coordination, and construction documentation.
- Strong understanding of HVAC fundamentals, mechanical system design, and building‑systems interactions.
- Experience with load‑calculation and energy‑modeling software (TRACE, HAP, eQUEST, EnergyPlus, IES VE).
- Knowledge of Title 24, CALGreen, ASHRAE standards, and California building‑code requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation.
- Strong documentation, coordination, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and system startup.
Preferred Qualifications
- California PE license (Mechanical).
- Experience with hospitals, laboratories, universities, airports, or mission‑critical facilities.
- Experience with chilled‑water plant design, hydronic systems, or advanced HVAC technologies.
- Experience with LEED, WELL, or sustainability‑driven mechanical design.
- Familiarity with BIM clash detection, Navisworks, and advanced Revit workflows.
