Senior Mechanical Engineer

Budlong

Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in evaluating, designing, and improving HVAC systems. Leading design teams and collaborating with clients and internal teams on successful project delivery.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeGlendale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with clients and other team members to determine project scope.
Collaborate with internal teams to create design sketches, layouts, and plans.
Use computer-assisted design (CAD) software to create preliminary and detailed drawings of the product.
Study the test data and make comparisons with similar designs.
Perform building system analysis and design.
Apply mechanical engineering theory and adhere to codes.
Address conditions and challenges encountered at job sites.
Ensure plans and specifications conform to applicable codes, to good engineering practices, and to the project scope.
Provide commentary, corrections, and editing suggestions to the CAD/Revit Drafter and the design team.
Design and build test fixtures for component and subsystem testing.
Attend site visits for project surveys or feasibility studies.
Attend initial project kick-off meetings to understand the scope of work, project schedule, and milestones.
Ensure projects are completed timely, efficiently, on budget, and to the client requirements.
Coordinate internally with the Electrical and Plumbing departments.
Coordinate externally with architects and civil engineers.
Lead and develop the Mechanical Engineering team.
Facilitate communication and relay expectations between the team and senior leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least ten years of experience working as part of a design team.
Ability to provide a portfolio of product design projects that showcases the design process, final designs, and impact.
Extensive mechanical and technical skills.
At least three years of experience with computer-assisted design (CAD) software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringbuilding system analysisdesign sketchesdetailed drawingsproduct designtest fixtures designproject managementcodes compliancedesign processtechnical skills

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingtime managementteam coordinationclient relationseditingfacilitationproject scope understanding

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering