Mechanical Engineer
US$148,000 – US$181,000 / yr base salary
Posted 14 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Mechanical Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$148,000 – US$181,000 / yr |
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CertificationsMaster’s Degree
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
Mott MacDonald is actively seeking a HVAC Engineer for immediate employment in our Los Angeles office to work in the Building Structures Group. This position will afford an opportunity to work within a specialized group of professionals in the assessment and development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs for major projects. The position provides great potential for professional advancement and in-house training.
The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
- Designing mechanical (HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection) systems using engineering calculations and preparing design drawings and specifications under the direction of senior engineers or project managers
- Perform studies, evaluations and preliminary design
- Prepare contract documents including drawings, specifications and calculations
- Lead tasks and supervise junior engineers within larger scale projects
- Ensuring accuracy of design and contract documents
- Innovative mechanical design and analysis
- Design services during construction – submittal and RFI review
- Support or lead proposal development
- Some project management
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical from an Accredited four-year college or university.
- PE License in Mechanical
- 10+ years of experience in HVAC design
- Knowledge of Revit, Trace 700, HAP, Pipeflo software
- Experience with ventilation equipment installations