CalTek is an engineering and design staffing agency specializing in the recruitment of MEP Designers for commercial construction & office-building industries
Our client is a respected and long-established MEP engineering and building systems design firm providing Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) solutions for a wide range of facility types including commercial office buildings, K-12 and higher education campuses, corporate facilities, government buildings, industrial plants, healthcare facilities, houses of worship, recreational complexes, and mixed-use developments.
With decades of experience, this company is committed to delivering energy-efficient, cost-effective, and reliable building system designs that emphasize:
- Energy efficiency & sustainability
- Ease of maintenance
- Simplicity of operations and controls
- System longevity & performance reliability
- Optimal life-cycle operating cost
Their multidisciplinary team leverages Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, BIM coordination tools, and industry-standard engineering software to design innovative building systems that support today’s high-performance construction environment.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop complete MEP system designs, layouts, and construction documents for commercial, institutional, industrial, and public-sector building projects.
- Prepare HVAC system layouts, ductwork plans, piping schematics, psychrometric analyses, and mechanical equipment schedules.
- Draft and design electrical power distribution, lighting systems, low-voltage systems, panel schedules, single-line diagrams, and load calculations.
- Produce plumbing system plans, including domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, gas piping, and specialty system layout design.
- Create 3D BIM models using Revit MEP, ensuring clash-free coordination with architectural, civil, structural, and fire protection disciplines.
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation design, energy modeling, and Title 24 or ASHRAE compliance analysis.
- Coordinate with architects, general contractors, project managers, and trade partners throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review engineering specifications, local code requirements, and quality control standards to ensure system compliance and constructability.
- Conduct site surveys and field verifications to confirm existing conditions, equipment placement, and installation feasibility.
- Participate in design review meetings, respond to RFIs, evaluate submittals, and support construction administration tasks.
- Apply deep knowledge of ASHRAE standards, IMC, IEC, NFPA, NEC, local building codes, and energy efficiency guidelines.
Education
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Systems Engineering, Drafting/Design Technology, or related discipline.
- Professional development or certification in Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, BIM Modeling, HVAC Design, or Electrical Building Systems Design is highly preferred.
Required Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of hands-on MEP design experience supporting commercial construction, office-building, and multi-facility projects.
- Advanced proficiency with Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, BIM 360, and Navisworks Manage for system modeling and clash detection.
- Extensive experience producing mechanical HVAC drawings, electrical power/lighting plans, and plumbing system layouts.
- Strong understanding of building system principles, including:
- HVAC system design and load calculation methodologies
- Electrical power distribution & lighting layouts
- Plumbing and hydronic system design
- Mechanical equipment sizing and selection
- Ability to interpret and implement industry standards such as:
- ASHRAE 55, 62.1, 90.1
- NFPA 70 (NEC)
- International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- IECC energy code guidelines
- Knowledge of sustainable building practices, energy modeling, life-cycle cost analysis, and system maintainability principles.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail, quality, and technical accuracy.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate effectively with clients, architects, and contractors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing systems for large commercial office buildings, educational facilities, corporate campuses, and government/institutional structures.
- Familiarity with Title 24 energy compliance (California) or related regional energy standards.
- Experience with CFD modeling, energy analysis tools, or HVAC simulation software such as Trane TRACE 3D Plus, Carrier HAP, or IES VE.
- Strong understanding of MEP construction sequencing, field installation, and commissioning support.
- Exposure to sustainable building rating systems (LEED, WELL, Green Globes).
- Ability to mentor junior designers, provide design oversight, and support QA/QC processes.
