Mechanical Engineer I
West Sacramento, CAFull-time$31.25–38.46/hrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Mechanical Engineer I provides engineering and design support to the Mesa Energy Systems Engineering Group, applying engineering education to support other engineers and team members. The role supports projects across commercial, industrial, government, healthcare, and education markets, including HVAC system schematics, field surveys, plan development, equipment replacement and retrofit planning, and improvements to standard design practices.
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About Us
We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.
Job Summary
This position will provide engineering and design support for the Mesa Energy Systems Engineering Group. The Mechanical Engineer I will apply their engineering education to support other Engineers and Team Members. This person will be presented with various projects in the commercial, industrial, government, healthcare and education markets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Perform various tasks assigned by Senior Engineers and the Engineering Manager/Director.
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Generate detailed schematics for HVAC systems based on instructions and pre-established guidelines.
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Assist Mechanical Engineers by participating in job site surveys to gather as-built technical information.
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Support senior engineers during audits and surveys as needed. Record identifying equipment function, tags, location, capacities, photos, etc. Trace piping and ductwork onto field notes.
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Convert field surveys into usable formats for plan and project development. Assist in planning to size, replace, and retrofit new equipment to replace aged or obsolete equipment. Use AutoCAD to develop plans.
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Participate in the company’s project improvement process by refining standard design practices, calculating spreadsheet templates, updating and establishing standard procedures and practices, and collecting supporting documentation for various projects to be referenced for future projects.
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Other duties may include copying/printing/scanning, assembly of equipment submittal packages, assistance in preparing work scope, and other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
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Recent grad with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering
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1+ years of experience a plus.
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In the process of obtaining the EIT/FE designation.
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Develop a working knowledge of Permitting submittal requirements in the Mechanical field.
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Computer-savvy, willing and able to understand and learn new software programs. Developing proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and other related software applications.
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Developing proficiency with energy simulation software. Increasing awareness of energy management concepts.
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Increasing awareness of HVAC Systems and Components (Hot Water, Chilled Water, Condensing Water, Chillers, Fans, Heat Pumps, etc.)
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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Geographic Disclosure
Compensation Range: $31.25 - $38.46 per hour
Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.
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Job Locations US-CA-West Sacramento
ID 2026-54785
Company Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.
Category Engineering
Position Type Full-Time
Location Type Onsite
Posted Date (11/10/2026 2:48 PM)
How this job compares
Set against the 7,313 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$31.25–38.46/hr
- California median$54–56/hr32 hourly ranges
- US median$45–57/hr376 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $34.86/hr, is 36% below the California median midpoint ($54/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineer hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,218 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in California and 7,313 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,166 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,993 of the 7,313 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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