Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer

As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm, Marx Okubo works with real estate owners, investors, and lenders—at every point of the property lifecycle—to evaluate building projects, solve complex challenges, and implement tailored solutions. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multi-family, office, retail, industrial, and hotel/hospitality, as well as community college, governmental, and municipal facilities.

About the role

We are seeking dynamic leaders with a proven track record in project management and MEP system design to drive innovation in our diverse range of projects. This position is available in Denver or SoCal (Huntington Beach or Pasadena).

Responsibilities

• Conduct property condition assessments (PCAs)
• Provide estimations of probable costs to repair or replace systems
• Peer review building designs
• Perform energy audits, system commissioning, forensic evaluations, construction management, and design and evaluations of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems
• Interact with site personnel and clients; communicate clearly
• Engage in a diverse array of projects offering unique challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact
• Travel to project sites as required

Requirements

• BSME or BSAE with mechanical specialty
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• At least 10 years of experience in the engineering design and evaluation of large-scale building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems
• HVAC and plumbing system expertise, along with a fundamental knowledge of electrical and fire protection systems
• Working knowledge of national and state building codes
• Experience in facilities engineering, energy audits, commissioning, and sustainability consulting
• Ability to integrate sustainability interests with practical legal requirements to provide expert solutions
• Demonstrated leadership and project management successes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and Box

Qualifications

• LEED or CEM certificates are a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving experience in a technical role
• Commitment to collaboration across disciplines and lifelong learning

Physical Requirements

• Operate a computer (keyboarding) and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copier, scanner, and printer
• Use visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens
• Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
• See and respond to dangerous situations
• Respond quickly to sounds
• Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
• Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
• Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
• Travel approximately 25-50% of the time, both in and out of state

Pay

Expected starting annual salary range: $135,000–$155,000, plus discretionary bonuses. The range may vary based on location and aligned experience level.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office each week, with site visits and remote work for the remainder.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with internal growth opportunities
• Continuing education and mentor/mentee opportunities
• 100% paid health insurance premiums for employees
• Up to a 30% match on 401(k) contributions
• Competitive compensation