Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC & Plumbing

About the role

You lead the engineering behind building performance. You've built a career designing HVAC and plumbing systems that keep buildings efficient, reliable, and comfortable. At TETER, you'll continue applying your technical expertise while leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, and helping shape the future of our mechanical engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for complex building mechanical systems while supporting the growth of both projects and people.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, project managers, clients, and department leadership to deliver high-quality solutions and strengthen our mechanical engineering practice.
• Lead the design and coordination of complex HVAC and plumbing systems from concept through construction.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and technical lead, ensuring designs meet client goals, applicable codes, and TETER quality standards.
• Guide project teams through engineering analyses, equipment selection, design documentation, and construction support.
• Collaborate with project managers and department leadership to plan workload, staffing, and project execution.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Mentor Mechanical Project Engineers, EITs, and drafters while supporting their technical and professional development.
• Lead QA/QC efforts, contribute to firm standards, and help drive continuous improvement across the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Support business development through proposals, interviews, technical presentations, and trusted client relationships.

Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, including 3+ years leading large or complex building projects.
• Proven experience serving as Engineer of Record on complex HVAC and plumbing system designs.
• Current registration as a Mechanical Professional Engineer in California, or the ability to obtain California registration within six months of employment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Expertise in HVAC, plumbing, energy efficiency, and applicable building codes and standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit/BIM.
• Experience leading QA/QC reviews, mentoring engineers, and supporting technical excellence across multiple projects.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in HVAC, plumbing, energy efficiency, and applicable building codes and standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit/BIM.
• Experience leading QA/QC reviews, mentoring engineers, and supporting technical excellence across multiple projects.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Skills

• Technical leadership
• Project management
• Collaboration
• Mentoring
• QA/QC
• Client relationship building
• Technical writing
• Proposal development
• Technical presentations

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Hybrid work schedule (after trial period)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Professional licensing and continuing education support

Pay

Salary Range: $130,000-165,000 annually Actual compensation is based on experience, qualifications, licensure, location, and business needs.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule (after trial period)