SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Job Description and Duties This bulletin is being reposted. If you previously applied, it is not necessary to reapply. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will perform, but not be limited to, preliminary, triage, normal, expedite, and over-the-counter reviews of submittal documents pertaining to the mechanical engineering design and construction of healthcare facilities as required to ensure compliance with Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCRs) (including all referenced codes and standards there within), the Office’s Policy Intent Notices, Code Application Notices and other applicable codes, guidelines and policies, and other reference materials. Conducts field observations as directed. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. Take a 2-minute survey to tell us why you applied for HCAI! - https://forms.office.com/g/B6eXh2NKpZ You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements This position is subject to the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements, which requires disclosure of certain personal economic interests as determined by the Conflict of Interest Code of the Department of Health Care Access and Information. Pursuant to Government Code section 81008, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests is public record and will be made available for public inspection. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Knowledge and experience in mechanical design, plan review, and construction methods. • Recent knowledge and experience within the past 5 years in interpreting requirements governing design and construction of health care facilities in California, including Title 24 Building Codes and Regulations, and other California business practices, policies, and interpretations for health facilities: hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and clinics. • Knowledge and experience in mechanical design and review of fire system hydraulic calculations, capacity and calculations for fire pumps, underground piping for fire protection systems and fire hydrants. • Knowledge and experience conducting field inspections and surveys and preparing reports and recommendations. • Ability to handle code enforcement issues with architects, engineers, and health care facility owners. • Ability to apply technical skills to formulate practical solutions in resolving mechanical plan review issues. • Knowledge and experience in alterations of existing mechanical and plumbing systems; Mechanical design experience with NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 14, NFPA 24. • Familiarity with energy standards. • Experience working and resolving issues with a multi-disciplinary team, clients, contractors, and other technical and professional staff. • Good writing and oral communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Licensed as a Mechanical Engineer in the state of California.