Engineer, Mechanical & Process

About Us

At AlfaTech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion.

As a leading consulting engineering firm, we provide thoughtful engineering design that is technologically forward thinking, innovative, and environmentally conscious, ensuring that our contribution to our built environment is flexible, sustainable, and lasting across all the market segments we serve.

If you're driven by a passion for engineering, innovation, and making a difference, if you thrive on challenges and adapt quickly to change, and if you are looking to be part of a dynamic team of empowered, smart, energized, professionals, then AlfaTech is the place for you.

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform a variety of mechanical and process engineering and design activities under the supervision of senior engineering staff. The Engineer will be self-motivated, organized and creative with the ability to multi-task. This individual must be able to work as a productive and engaged team member, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and innovation, in a fast-paced environment.

Strong initiative and follow-through are essential for this job.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform a wide array of design functions within the mechanical-HVAC and process piping disciplines, including equipment selections, system sizing, load calculations, product and material specifications, and design layouts for mechanical and process piping systems. Lead equipment hookup “tool installation” design, including the layout of toolsets, mechanical and piping utility design, and creation of specialized drawings such as airflow diagrams, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Conceptualize and optimize layouts of tool(s) and supporting infrastructure with multiple options as may be desired by Client.
• Field survey of existing MEP systems to ensure accurate and optimized solutions for
• Process piping designs will typically include house utilities such as compressed air, nitrogen, process cooling water, and vacuum. Occasionally more complex process utilities such as toxic gases, cryogenic or other liquid chemical distribution, high-purity water systems, wastewater systems, air scrubbers, and gas life safety systems will be required to be designed.
• Process mechanical design inclusive of industrial ventilation, exhaust systems, and laboratory HVAC.
• Coordinate electrical requirements for toolset and lab with electrical
• May include coordination and supervision of the structural engineering design by outside consultants.
• May include assisting with the Permitting process and attendance at Fire/Hazmat inspections in field.
• Participate in the AlfaTech process piping / plumbing committee to continuously improve AlfaTech and client-specific standards for piping systems and associated control
• Perform environmental health and safety code compliance analysis, calculations and reports. This may include laboratory chemical classification and inventory calculations based on SDS, IDLH & LEL calculations and participation in process hazard analyses. Perform submittal and shop drawing reviews; ensure accurate, timely responses to RFI’s.
• Document changes and clarifications to scope, schedule, and budget; advise project
• Review data and prepare recommendations, summaries, and cost estimates for consideration by senior engineers and/or managers.
• Write technical reports to document engineering analysis and
• Assist senior engineer(s) in reviewing design and development plans and/or cost
• Acts as a technical advisor to junior professional staff assigned to the project(s).
• Coordinate, support, and communicate with colleagues across disciplines and receive direction from project leads.
• Attends and is an active participant in the design and construction project team
• Proposes innovative solutions to design
• Ability to implement design in BIM and AutoCAD
• May serve as a field engineer during construction by performing site visits and preparing written reports of observations.
• Other duties as

This is meant to summarize the role’s responsibilities and provide some information and structure. At AlfaTech we encourage our staff to think outside the box and explore opportunities beyond the confines of one’s stated responsibilities to bring new thoughts, ideas, and innovations to our company.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 3 - 6 years of design experience for consulting engineering firm or design-build
• Experience with Equipment Hookup Design within Advanced Technology, Green Technology, BioTech/Pharmaceutical, or similar technical market sectors such as Industrial, Healthcare, or Higher Education.
• Experience with mechanical / process piping design for fluids that are hazardous in
• Knowledgeable of building, energy, fire, life safety, process piping, industrial ventilation standards and codes, and construction/engineering Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple project
• General understanding of contract and construction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering analysis and compliance software tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification, Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate or I.H. preferred.
• LEED Accreditation

Essential Requirements

• MS Suite of Products
• Highly proficient in Trace 700
• Strong knowledge of State and local Building Codes
• Proficient in Revit, BIM 360, AutoCAD
• Energy Pro, com

Salary Range

This is a hybrid role. It is anticipated that the working days in the office will be done at our San Jose, CA office. The expected salary range for candidates who will work in San Jose, CA is $95,000 to $125,000 per year plus benefits.

The final offer to our new team member will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the length, breadth, and depth of experience within the job and the industry, education, etc. ATCE is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.