Director of Mechanical Engineering

Voted “One of the North Bay’s Best Places to Work”, Peterson Mechanical is a Sonoma-based mechanical contractor providing a single source for reliable mechanical systems in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in HVAC, plumbing and refrigeration for a wide variety of market sectors including Healthcare, Technology, Education, Office Space, Hospitality, Winery, High Rise and Low Rise Residential. Peterson Mechanical provides pre-construction, pre-fabrication, custom fabrication, design/build and plan/spec. solutions for the North Bay.

Job Summary:

The Director of Mechanical Engineering is responsible for the management of Mechanical Engineering Projects and management of the Mechanical Engineering Design Team including Mechanical Engineers and Project Engineers. In addition, the Director of Mechanical Engineering is responsible to oversee the design of HVAC, plumbing and process piping systems for design build construction projects and ensure design is in conformance with project requirements, code requirements, company standards and policies. This includes producing complete design documents for permit submittal. The Director is licensed and registered with the California Board for Professional Engineering meaning he / she will be responsible for determining design parameters, system selection, code reference, industry standards and construction implementation. The Director will be required to act as the Mechanical Engineer of Record for PMI on design build projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• the design of HVAC, plumbing and process piping projects designed by the Mechanical Engineering team ensures the design is in conformance with project requirements, code requirements, company standards and policies
• for production of construction / permit documents for design build projects. This work may be self-performed or delegated to the mechanical engineering design team and sub-consultants. For work that is self-performed the following skills are required:
• and plumbing system load calculations and system selection / sizing
• and plumbing equipment selection and placement
• survey and as built existing HVAC and Plumbing systems for renovation projects
• and piping sizing and routing
• of construction details and schematic diagrams
• and plumbing controls design including sequence of operations, points list and P&ID’s
• project documentation for applicable HVAC & Plumbing related credits
• full sets of permit documents with on screen design using AutoCAD or Revit based software
• 24 energy code compliance calculations and documentation
• modeling to determine system life cost and payback periods for alternative systems
• Mechanical Engineers and Project Engineering staff
• Mechanical Engineering projects including project management in Vista
• direction to Accounts Receivable for billing of Mechanical Engineering Projects
• engineering sub consultants (architect, electrical engineer, structural engineer, etc.) on prime projects
• HVAC and plumbing system design solutions based on engineering principles
• presentation and coordination of system design with client, owner, general contractor, PMI office staff, field crew and other team members
• the lead in resolving engineering related operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases
• the lead in pre-sales technical concept and budgeting activities
• the lead interpreting client requirements, identifying and addressing design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately
• for engineering project budget and cost control
• presentation materials for and attendance of project interviews
• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• as Mechanical Engineer of record / Design Professional of Record for PMI design build projects
• duties as assigned

Non-Essential Job Duties:

• development
• build proposals
• and leads design and coordination meetings
• application and allocation from jurisdiction having authority

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET Accredited University
• Mechanical Engineer / Professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of California
• Effective people management skills
• thinking with exceptional problem solving skills, able to work independently or in team environment
• organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals
• resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment
• as required to support projects; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to travel the Bay Area
• calculation & energy modeling software- HAP or equal
• 24 documentation

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Accredited Professional (AP) / Green Associate (GA)
• with LEAN construction methods
• Involvement and current member
• and/or Revit experience
• experience
• Experience
• years of design build Mechanical Engineering experience in the HVAC, plumbing and process piping industry.

ADA Specifications:

Position requires sitting for prolonged periods and occasional standing and walking. Manual dexterity required for computer work. There is occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Office work environment (with stairs) as well as construction site environment. Some exposure to loud noise on construction sites at times. Ability to operate a vehicle. Reasonable accommodations will be made available.