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Design Engineer
Accepting applicationsAMPAM · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Full-Time Mid_senior MentorRFaiategan
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4d ago
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Experience
Mid_senior
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Design Engineer II - HVAC - Carson, CA
Who We Are
AMPAM is a leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractor serving large-scale multifamily and commercial projects across California. With 1,500 employees across multiple business units, we are committed to delivering quality, safety, and excellence in every project.
Job Summary
Design Engineer II is responsible for performing detailed engineering design and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in multi-family new construction projects. This position requires a solid understanding of building systems design, intermediate technical experience, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project teams.
Design Engineer II plays a key role in developing coordinated construction documents, performing engineering calculations, and ensuring designs meet project requirements, codes, and standards.
Key Responsibilities Include: (But not limited to the following)
Design & Engineering
Develop plumbing, HVAC, and electrical designs from concept through construction documents for multi-family residential buildings.
Perform engineering calculations, including heating/cooling loads, ventilation rates, equipment selection, duct/pipe sizing, and electrical load analysis.
Prepare and review technical drawings, schedules, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
Apply relevant codes and standards (CPC, CMC, NEC, ASHRAE, ASPE, IECC, NFPA, ADA, and local building codes).
Review and coordinate designs with architectural, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
Project Coordination
Serve as the primary design contact for assigned projects, coordinating with project managers, clients, and contractors.
Participate in design and coordination meetings to resolve technical issues and ensure design intent is maintained.
Support construction administration, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and performing field observations.
Quality & Mentorship
Conduct QA/QC reviews of drawings and documents prepared by junior staff or technicians.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Design Engineer I and Design Technician team members.
Contribute to the development and improvement of company design standards, processes, and templates.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program.
3–6 years of relevant experience in MEP design for building systems (multi-family or mixed-use projects preferred).
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit required; familiarity with Navisworks, Bluebeam, or BIM 360 preferred.
Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical system design, including energy efficiency and sustainability considerations.
Ability to perform and review engineering calculations with accuracy and sound judgment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple project stakeholders.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
The expected hiring pay range for this position is $45 - $54+ per hour. Actual pay within this range will be determined by the candidate's experience, qualifications, and specific skills. AMPAM is growing an we encourage candidates whose expectations are outside of this range to still apply!
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship
Recruitment Agencies
To protect the interests of all parties, AMPAM WILL NOT accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AMPAM, including unsolicited resumes sent directly to AMPAM leaders/managers/coworkers or to AMPAM's database will be considered AMPAM property. AMPAM will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Inquiries from external recruitment agencies should be directed ONLY to our talent acquisition team.
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Who We Are
AMPAM is a leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractor serving large-scale multifamily and commercial projects across California. With 1,500 employees across multiple business units, we are committed to delivering quality, safety, and excellence in every project.
Job Summary
Design Engineer II is responsible for performing detailed engineering design and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in multi-family new construction projects. This position requires a solid understanding of building systems design, intermediate technical experience, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project teams.
Design Engineer II plays a key role in developing coordinated construction documents, performing engineering calculations, and ensuring designs meet project requirements, codes, and standards.
Key Responsibilities Include: (But not limited to the following)
Design & Engineering
Develop plumbing, HVAC, and electrical designs from concept through construction documents for multi-family residential buildings.
Perform engineering calculations, including heating/cooling loads, ventilation rates, equipment selection, duct/pipe sizing, and electrical load analysis.
Prepare and review technical drawings, schedules, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
Apply relevant codes and standards (CPC, CMC, NEC, ASHRAE, ASPE, IECC, NFPA, ADA, and local building codes).
Review and coordinate designs with architectural, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
Project Coordination
Serve as the primary design contact for assigned projects, coordinating with project managers, clients, and contractors.
Participate in design and coordination meetings to resolve technical issues and ensure design intent is maintained.
Support construction administration, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and performing field observations.
Quality & Mentorship
Conduct QA/QC reviews of drawings and documents prepared by junior staff or technicians.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Design Engineer I and Design Technician team members.
Contribute to the development and improvement of company design standards, processes, and templates.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program.
3–6 years of relevant experience in MEP design for building systems (multi-family or mixed-use projects preferred).
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit required; familiarity with Navisworks, Bluebeam, or BIM 360 preferred.
Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical system design, including energy efficiency and sustainability considerations.
Ability to perform and review engineering calculations with accuracy and sound judgment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple project stakeholders.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
The expected hiring pay range for this position is $45 - $54+ per hour. Actual pay within this range will be determined by the candidate's experience, qualifications, and specific skills. AMPAM is growing an we encourage candidates whose expectations are outside of this range to still apply!
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship
Recruitment Agencies
To protect the interests of all parties, AMPAM WILL NOT accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AMPAM, including unsolicited resumes sent directly to AMPAM leaders/managers/coworkers or to AMPAM's database will be considered AMPAM property. AMPAM will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Inquiries from external recruitment agencies should be directed ONLY to our talent acquisition team.
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