Job Details

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Stock options

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) | Oakland, CA | Hybrid | Open to relocators

An employee-owned engineering firm is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to take real ownership of building design work while staying connected to a supportive, sustainability-driven team. This hybrid role (2+ days in office) is ideal for someone who enjoys technical depth, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on high-performance buildings across California and beyond.

In this role, you lead mechanical design efforts on multiple projects, develop HVAC system strategies, prepare drawings, analyses, specifications, and calculations, and stay involved through construction administration and site observations. You'll support and guide HVAC staff, contribute to a collaborative project environment, and bring a confident, client-facing presence to meetings and presentations.

What You Bring:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of MEP or AEC design consulting experience
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems for commercial, educational, and public safety projects
• Strong understanding of industry codes and standards
• Experience communicating directly with clients

Preferred:

• Professional Engineering license
• Working knowledge of IES-VE

What's Offered:

• Competitive salary range of 120k to 163k
• Conditional bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through an ESOP
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and transportation benefits
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Company closure from Christmas to New Year's
• Hybrid flexibility with 2+ days in office
• Continuous learning, mentorship, and exposure to industry leaders
• A culture grounded in sustainability, equity, and high-performance design

*Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer any VISA sponsorship at this time*

If you want a senior role where your ideas matter, your technical strengths are valued, and you can help shape meaningful, energy-efficient buildings, this is a great place to grow your next chapter!