Junior Engineer - Mechanical positions perform increasingly responsible professional level mechanical engineering work; check building plans for compliance with mechanical, fire suppression, including fire sprinklers, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water, gas, sanitary piping, energy conservation, noise control, electrical codes and standards; perform control experiments on efficiency and expected life of mechanical equipment; calculate, review and verify mechanical and hydraulic adequacy; perform field assessments of installed mechanical infrastructure; consult with engineers, architects, and contractors regarding projects and plan modifications; prepare specifications; prepare construction cost estimates and assist with budgets; and perform other duties as assigned.
Notes
Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: You must meet ONE of the following options:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate issued from a state licensing board.
Registration as a Professional Mechanical Engineer with a state licensing board
Four years of full-time professional-level mechanical engineering experience. Qualifying professional-level experience MUST include:
Checking building plans for compliance with mechanical and plumbing codes and standards.
Calculating, reviewing, and verifying mechanical adequacy.
Providing information to engineers, architects, and contractors regarding plan modification, building regulations and mechanical/plumbing design issues.
Any combination of experience and education as specified above equaling four years.
LICENSE : A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE :
Certification as a Mechanical, Plumbing, Green Building, Energy, or Fire Plans Examiner.
Certification with the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in Water-Based Systems Layout.
Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Fire Science, or a closely related field.
Please visit our City of San Diego website for official details and additional information.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
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