Mechanical Engineer II

  • Mindlance
  • Irvine, California
  • Full Time
Mechanical Engineer II#25-67199

Irvine, CA

All On-site

Job Description

Description

This role will be focused on identifying and implementing utility efficiencies across a large campus with a central utility plant. In scope is electrical usage, natural gas usage, and water consumption. As such, a high level of technical expertise is needed in mechanical and/or electrical engineering competencies. Familiarity and expertise with industrial utility systems is desired (ex: chiller plants, cooling towers, industrial air compressors, standby generators, etc).

Special interest in candidates with experience with sustainability/energy reduction initiatives, and carbon footprint reduction efforts.

Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:

- Develop a structured decarbonization and energy strategy for a large campus (~50 acres)

- Prioritize and execute carbon reduction initiatives

- Identify and recommend utility related projects within the central utility plant or campus distribution network that will deliver a return on investment

- Develop and deliver presentations to skip-level management clearly and concisely communicating decarbonization / energy reduction projects and strategies

- Collaborate and communicate effectively with leadership, peers, and site stakeholders to positively contribute to team culture and effectively execute projects

- Demonstrate technical proficiency with major utility systems

- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, site procedures, and GxP compliance.

Level of Expertise:

- Significant experience with designing, installing, and/or troubleshooting industrial utility systems.

- Able to independently develop and implement energy savings projects

- Technically proficient in estimating savings (financial, energy, and/or carbon reductions)

- Proficient in reading and developing/updating MEP drawings

- Understands implications of impacting regulated spaces

- Applies technical writing / communication skills to produce presentations for leadership

Level of Leadership Activities:

- Works under direction of senior staff

- Summarizes and presents results of projects to project teams and skip-level management

- Independently develops and executes energy strategies

Level of Interpersonal Skill:

- Works in team environment

- Collaborates with others on strategy and project prioritization

- Able to present work to small groups and leadership

Education:

- Bachelors or Masters Degree or equivalent education in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or years of experience

What is a nice to have (but not required) skill, experience, education, or certification?

Experience with green initiatives

ISO 50001 certifications

Experience Level = 5-7 Years

In what type of environment would this individual be working (i.e.: Team; Individual; type of office, etc.) ?

Team Environment

Daily Work Schedule Expectations

Monday to Friday

1st shift

Occasional off shift requirement/ Candidate must be available to work on weekends occasionally as well.

Is overtime offered or required?

With supervisor authorization only

Candidates must be Available to work at weekends and additional hours if needed based in business needs

Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it required to be onsite?

No

If remote opportunity exists what are the options (i.e., 1 day remote, 4 days on-site)?

Onsite

Is Travel expected? If so, will it primarily be domestic or international?

NO

Is the new hire going to be working with Toxins?

NO

How many rounds of interviews?

1-2 rounds / Interviews with manager an another member of the team

/ Onsite or can schedule via teams if candidate not available

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
Job ID: 488480664
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025

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