Mechanical Engineer (HVAC / MEP / Mechanical Construction) - San Francisco, CA

Mechanical Engineer (HVAC / MEP / Mechanical Construction) Location: South San Francisco, CA
Salary: $85,000 – $180,000 + Bonus + ESOP + Full Benefits
Industry: Mechanical Construction / HVAC / MEP Engineering
Status: Full-Time

A well-established employee-owned mechanical contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing team. This organization has over 100 years of experience delivering large-scale HVAC and mechanical systems for complex commercial and institutional construction projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a design-build mechanical construction environment supporting engineering, project management, and field operations on large commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects .

Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC and mechanical system design for commercial construction projects
• Support design-build mechanical engineering efforts from preconstruction through installation
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, and field teams during project execution
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and submittals
• Assist with equipment selection, system layouts, and technical documentation
• Participate in coordination with architects, general contractors, and other engineering disciplines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with HVAC systems, MEP engineering, or mechanical construction preferred
• Knowledge of commercial building mechanical systems
• Familiarity with design-build project delivery is a plus
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Projects Engineers on this team support large commercial and institutional projects , including:

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Medical office buildings
• High-rise commercial buildings
• Government and institutional facilities

Typical project sizes range from $50M – $150M total construction value .

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $85K – $150K depending on experience
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – employee-owned company
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Bonus potential

Why Join

• Employee-owned mechanical contractor
• Over 100 years of industry stability
• Work on large-scale mechanical construction projects
• Strong career growth and mentorship opportunities
• Collaborative design-build engineering environment

Confidential inquiries are welcome.