Director of Mechanical Engineering

4 hours ago

San Francisco, California, United States RecruitPod Global Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished
Director of Mechanical Engineering
to lead our dynamic team of
HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection (sprinkler)
engineers and designers at our
San Francisco production facility
.

This role is responsible for setting the
technical direction
, ensuring
design excellence
, and driving the
successful execution of mechanical engineering projects
for commercial facilities across the
San Francisco Bay Area
.

As a design-build organization, collaboration between engineering and field teams is central to our success. The ideal candidate is a
strategic and hands-on leader
with a passion for innovation, mentorship, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of mechanical engineers and designers.
  • Oversee the design and engineering of
    HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
    for commercial building projects.
  • Ensure all mechanical designs meet
    code compliance, performance, and client specifications
    .
  • Develop
    pre-construction budgets
    and provide technical direction during the design and construction phases.
  • Collaborate with clients, project managers, architects, and field installation teams to deliver seamless design-build execution.
  • Establish and maintain
    engineering standards, processes, and best practices
    .
  • Drive
    innovation in design methods and engineering tools
    to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews and oversee design documentation.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE)
    in California (required).
  • 10+ years
    of progressive experience in mechanical (primarily HVAC) engineering and design for commercial facilities.
  • Proven track record of
    leading and managing engineering teams
    .
  • Strong background in
    design-build
    ,
    tenant improvement
    , and
    retrofit
    project delivery.
  • Proficient with
    CAD and BIM software tools
    (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Must be
    comfortable working on-site daily
    in San Francisco.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Collaborative and inclusive team culture
  • Opportunity to shape the future of our mechanical engineering operations
  • Stable, family-owned company with a century-long legacy of excellence

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