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Project Designer, Mechanical Engineering

Ware Malcomb

San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budgeting, Building Codes, Building Commissioning, Building Systems, Change Requests/Orders, Civil Engineering, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Construction Administration, Construction Document Set, Construction Support, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation Models, Documentation Plan, Emerging Technology, Equipment Selection, Equipment Specification, HVAC, Healthcare, Industry Standards, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interior Design, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Mentoring, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Piping, Plumbing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Professional Services, Project Design, Project Execution, Project/Program Coordination, Retail, Software Design, Structural Engineering, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
19 days ago
Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/
As a Project Designer at Ware Malcomb, you will lead the planning, design, and coordination of mechanical building systems under the direction of a Professional Engineer. You will develop HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical system designs, prepare construction documents, coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, and support projects through construction. Applying engineering principles and industry standards, you will deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs while collaborating with architects, owners, contractors, and internal teams to solve technical challenges and ensure successful project execution.

Your Role

  • Assist Engineers with planning and designing HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical building systems, integrating design solutions into coordinated construction documents and BIM models for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and industrial projects.
  • Lead the development of mechanical construction documents, including plans, details, schedules, specifications, equipment selections, and engineering calculations such as heating/cooling loads, ventilation, ductwork, piping, and pressure drop analyses using industry-standard software.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to resolve design issues, maintain interdisciplinary coordination, and ensure code-compliant, accurate, and constructible designs throughout all project phases.
  • Review mechanical drawings, calculations, and specifications for quality, consistency, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes, firm standards, and client requirements while supporting the development and maintenance of design standards and templates.
  • Support project execution through technical problem-solving, field investigations, existing building assessments, commissioning activities, and construction administration, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and conducting periodic site observations under engineer guidance.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by mentoring junior staff, sharing technical knowledge, and delivering presentations or training sessions on mechanical engineering best practices, design workflows, BIM coordination, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 3+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering role
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit; experience with HVAC load calculation and mechanical design software is preferred.
  • Experience with plumbing and fire protection system design is preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with project teams.
  • Ability to provide timely, dependable, and professional service while supporting project execution in a fast-paced environment.
  • Understanding of building codes, engineering principles, and basic project budgeting and financial concepts.
This is a full-time, long-term position.
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.
The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

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