Standards Tools Development Senior Mechanical Engineer

📢 #CalEnergy's Building Standards Branch is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer!

 

This exciting position will be our go-to subject matter expert and will have the opportunity to do work related to mechanical system and building engineering analysis and simulation, as well as building decarbonization. The Standards Tools Development Unit works with a diverse multidisciplinary staff of engineers, scientists, and contractors who develop, enhance, and maintain software tools and compliance manuals in support of the California Energy Code and statewide building decarbonization policies.

 

What you need to qualify:

 

1. Experience: Five years of professional mechanical engineering experience, at least two years of which shall have been in design and inspection work in several of the fields discussed in "TYPICAL TASKS" below, and comparable in responsibility to that of an Associate Mechanical Engineer in the California state service. and Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in mechanical engineering. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

 

***Typical Tasks***

Plans, organizes, assigns and checks work, gives instructions and assistance, evaluates performance, and makes technical decisions in connection with the supervision of the work of a group of designers and drafting technicians engaged in making complete designs, construction drawings, and specifications of major mechanical installations, such as heating and air-conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, plumbing, sewage collection systems, water supply and water purification systems, drainage systems, and steam generating plants; writes technical specifications; checks drawings and makes cost estimates of mechanical systems; makes detailed inspections of construction operations in the field; makes independent surveys covering installation, repair, and recommended improvements to mechanical systems; coordinates the work of engineers and contractors; dictates correspondence and prepares reports.

 

Join our fantastic team in the Efficiency Division and help California reach its goal of 100% clean energy future for ALL!

 

Don't wait, apply before 9/13/2024: https://bit.ly/3Z9D0DQ

 

✔️Salary Range: $11,094.00 - $13,882.00 per month, full benefits, PTO, and state pension plan!

✔️Hybrid telework option available (California based position).

✅ Work for a diverse state agency with a meaningful mission!

 

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of technical and or policy matters pertaining to energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and/or load flexibility topics including state, national, and local policies; emerging technologies and measures; and/or strategies to realize energy efficiency savings and reduce emissions associated with new and existing buildings.

2. Expert knowledge of building HVAC and water-heating systems and ability to analyze the benefits and considerations of emerging technologies to be considered for the Energy Code.

3. Extensive experience with whole building simulation program(s) and California building energy compliance software (CBECC, CBECC-Res).

4. Strong research and analytical skills and ability to proactively solve problems, identify and assess alternatives to make informed recommendations on complex topics for planning and decision-making.

5. Ability to draft, review, analyze and summarize complex technical information and data for various audiences, including Commission leadership and the public.

6. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

7. Ability to work well as part of a diverse team and perform independent tasks that contribute toward shared goals.

8. Ability to ensure compliance with administrative policies and procedures.

 

📬Connect with our CEC Recruitment and Outreach team with questions about this opportunity or eligibility requirements: Careers@Energy.ca.gov