Search Jobs

Director of Engineering

San Jose, CA 95131

Posted: 11/15/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire Department: Bay Area Job Number: 29819 Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Engineering

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire opportunity for Director of Engineering with our client located in San Jose, CA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • The Director of Engineering is responsible for the design, integration of detailing and production standards.
  • Lead/Build team in all areas of Mechanical Design; HVAC, Plumbing, Controls, Sustainability, and Performance Contracting
  • Build relationships both internally and externally with developers, architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors/vendors
  • Work closely with the project team to deliver presentations and assess mechanical options for new construction, major renovations, interior buildouts, and existing buildings
  • Provide technical leadership in the development of high performance, low energy design solutions.
  • Prepare and present professional recommendations, reports, and results to clients and teams
  • Represent the company in sales support role when negotiating new work and as a design professional at project design team meetings
  • Support all estimating efforts as may be required to assure thoroughness of scope and intent, including preparing preliminary (redline) design layouts for estimating on significant project proposal
  • Participate in conceptual design sessions for specific projects
  • Prepare preliminary (redline) design layouts for estimating on significant projects
  • Produce complete working drawings and specification documents (where required) on specific projects
  • Collaboration with detailing, including verification that systems are being laid out per the engineered drawings as cost effectively as possible
  • Be the group authority on code compliance, while updating and maintaining internal Company standard "Specifications"
  • Participate in formal engineering training of company personnel and provide specific direction of on-the-job training for design engineers, drafters and interns
  • Lead efforts in recruiting and the company internship program for Engineering and the Project Group.

Job Qualifications:
  • 10 years of HVAC and/or plumbing experience for commercial and/or industrial projects
  • 5-10 years of experience leading a team of engineers
  • Educational and experience requirements include: 4-year engineering degree or equivalent
  • California Professional Engineer license (PE) preferred
  • Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • Working knowledge of system types, equipment, installation standards and procedures is necessary
  • Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is essential
  • Must be proficient in use of Energy Pro, Trace 700 and AutoCAD Version 2023 or later
  • Revit 2024 or BIM experience is preferred
  • Prior experience with mechanical contractor or engineering consultant preferred.

Job Details:
  • Direct Hire
  • Salary range: $200K-220K
  • Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

Meet Your Recruiter

Send an email reminder to:

Share This Job:

Related Jobs:

Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions.

About San Jose, CA

Explore exciting job opportunities around San Jose, California! Known as the heart of Silicon Valley, this vibrant city offers a dynamic career landscape with countless growth prospects in tech, engineering, and beyond. San Jose boasts a thriving arts scene, with landmarks like the Tech Museum of Innovation and the San Jose Museum of Art, as well as fantastic dining options that range from trendy cafes to authentic taquerias. With its proximity to beautiful parks like Alum Rock Park and numerous entertainment options, including performances at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts and cheering for the San Jose Sharks hockey team at the SAP Center, there's no shortage of reasons to kick-start your career in this enchanting city. Discover your next big opportunity in San Jose today!