Mechanical Engineer

Post Date

May 26, 2026

Location

San Diego,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92101
US
Jul 31, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

SDG-999d1c10-530c-4f90-a1b2-73e8189c77d1

Pay Rate

$65k - $130k (estimate)

Job Description

One of our top design engineering partners is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support their Southern California offices (San Diego, Orange County, or Los Angeles). As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing plumbing design. You will represent the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. Mechanical Design Engineer with experience with one of the following markets or a combination of Commercial, Institutional, Healthcare, and Aviation as well as experience in Large Infrastructure Design. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via sketches and renderings.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Prepare calculations, reports, and specifications
- Perform fire suppression system selection and develop preliminary designs and performance specifications
- Support facility assessments, sustainability analyses, and feasibility studies
- Produce drawings aligned with client requirements and standards
- Provide engineering support to senior team members
- Apply knowledge of mechanical/plumbing systems, building codes, and construction documents
- Select and evaluate equipment from various manufacturers independently

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in the Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing Design field
- Experience with the latest version of AutoCAD-MEP, and REVIT
- Active California EIT Certification

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Accredited Institution
- Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.