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Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
About Us
At AlfaTech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion. As a leading consulting engineering firm, we provide thoughtful engineering design that is technologically forward thinking, innovative, and environmentally conscious, ensuring that our contribution to our built environment is flexible, sustainable, and lasting across all the market segments we serve.
If you're driven by a passion for engineering, innovation, and making a difference, if you thrive on challenges and adapt quickly to change, and if you are looking to be part of a dynamic team of empowered, smart, energized, professionals, then AlfaTech is the place for you.
Job Summary
In this role, you will perform a variety of mechanical engineering and design activities under the supervision of senior engineering staff. The Engineer will be self-motivated, organized and creative with the ability to multi-task. This individual must be able to work as a productive and engaged team member, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, in a fast-paced environment. Strong initiative and follow-through are essential for this job.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical design utilizing various engineering software.
- Perform HVAC system selections and details designs.
- Select and specify mechanical equipment and devices.
- Perform submittal and shop drawing reviews; ensure accurate, timely responses to RFI’s.
- Document changes and clarifications to scope, schedule, and budget; advise project team.
- Review data and prepare recommendations, summaries, and cost estimates for consideration by senior engineers and/or managers.
- Write technical reports to document engineering analysis and findings.
- Conduct feasibility studies for proposed equipment and systems.
- Assist senior engineer(s) in reviewing design and development plans and/or cost estimates.
- Evaluate engineering solutions, equipment and specifications.
- Acts as a technical advisor to junior professional staff assigned to the project(s).
- Coordinate, support, and communicate with colleagues across disciplines and receive direction from project leads.
- Attends and is an active participant in the design and construction project team meetings.
- Implement ATCE quality assurance procedures during the design process (e.g., Design Criteria submission, Design Checklists, Interdisciplinary Coordination Schedules, etc.)
- Proposes innovative solutions to design problems.
- Performs load calculations, detailed engineering design and compliance analysis, and prepare reports.
- Edit standard material and construction specifications to match project requirements as part of the preparation of project specifications.
- Ability to implement design in BIM environment.
- May serve as a field engineer during construction by performing site visits and preparing written reports of observations.
- Other duties as assigned.
This is meant to summarize the role’s responsibilities and provide some information and structure. At AlfaTech we encourage our staff to think outside the box and explore opportunities beyond the confines of one’s stated responsibilities to bring new thoughts, ideas, and innovations to our company.
Ideal Candidate
- Minimum of 3 - 6 years of design experience for consulting engineer or design-build contractor.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple project deadlines.
- General understanding of contract and construction documents.
- Knowledge of codes, standards, and construction/engineering processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Revit, and other engineering analysis and compliance software tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) Certification, preferred.
- Highly proficient in Trace 700
- Strong knowledge of State and local Building Codes
- Proficient in Revit, BIM 360
Salary Range
This is a hybrid role. It is anticipated that the working days in the office will be done at our San Francisco, CA office. The expected salary range for candidates who will work in San Francisco, CA is $85,000 - $100,000 annually. The final offer to our new team member will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the length, breadth, and depth of experience within the job and the industry, education, etc. ATCE is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Engineering, Design, and Consulting
Industries Construction, Engineering Services, and Design Services
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