Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide.

Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing mechanical engineering requirements and solutions in a hospital environment.

You will be performing a variety of engineering duties to support the Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care.

This project has been awarded to Planate.

This requirement is for on-site (not remote) work at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS). This position has been awarded to Planate.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plan and evaluate new projects and coordinate with other disciplines to determine design requirements.
• Develop conceptual solutions to problems with detailed designs, assist in the execution of projects within defined design and cost parameters, and present to teams and clients.
• Assess the impact of standard exceptions to established engineering principles and practices and conceptualize acceptable design exceptions and mitigation strategies, as necessary, to meet customer needs.
• Act as subject matter expert in designing and submitting engineering plans, calculations, and drawings to a public authority for approval, or seal engineering work for public and private clients.
• Perform and evaluate engineering economic analyses and evaluate proper systems to meet scope requirements.
• Verify the adequacy of building systems related to their respective disciplines.
• Interpret / coordinate / apply / communicate the Architectural / Engineering plans and specifications, laws, regulations, policies, and guidance related to healthcare design.
• Assist in the development of plans for accomplishing business objectives and implementing quality initiatives, including assisting in the formulation and establishment of policies, standards, guidelines, and priorities for team operations.
• Develop the design and monitor the budget and schedule for assigned projects and have responsibility for the project from initial scoping through construction support.
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages that clearly define the work, are biddable, and emphasize context sensitivity, safety, and constructability.

Identify appropriate bid items, perform quantity computations for all facets of healthcare facility design, and develop summary tables for project plans and price estimates for all work items for assigned projects.

Prepare appropriate design documentation and provide quality control reviews on PS&Es prepared by other designers.

Qualifications To be successful in the role :

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) curriculum (excludes Engineering Technology) (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Architectural Engineering.)
• Minimum of seven (7) years specialized experience.
• Professional Engineer or a Licensed Architect is required.
• In-depth knowledge of all facets of the design process and knowledge of healthcare industry standards and related regulatory agency and organization (including, but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), etc.

regulations, requirements, guides, policies, procedures, directives, standards, and general medical program requirements is highly desired.

• Design experience must include but not limited to ground up, TI, infrastructure / utilities upgrade, etc. for commercial, light commercial, light industrial, or institutional buildings.
• Healthcare design experience and professional registration in the project jurisdiction is desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and in briefing clients and management personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable codes related to mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Ability to use computer software to create drawings or virtual models of design elements.

Visit our career site https : / / planate.com / careers / to know more about our other openings.

COVID 19 PROTOCOL : Due to the nature of work, the successful candidate will be required to comply with all Federal guidelines regarding vaccination for all employees and contractors (as applicable in the respective U.

S. State or outlying area). Please refer to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors for more information.

Why Planate?

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.

We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!

Job Title : Mechanical Engineer (2661)

Location : Alameda, CA

We are looking for highly self-motivated HVAC design engineers with 2-5 years’ experience in conjunction with strong confidence in their abilities to join our team of well-educated and experienced professionals.

Our company values commitment to professionalism, continuous improvement, practical and efficient use of technology, and industry leadership.

We specialize in innovative and high-performance HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and control system design; energy and indoor air quality analysis;

and system commissioning. Prospective candidates must have a mechanical engineering or a related degree, a thorough understanding of thermodynamics and fluid flow fundamentals, and excellent communication and writing skills.

Design / build or field experience is also desirable. Excellent work environment in Alameda. High salaries and generous benefits for top performers.

You have :

• Experience in designing HVAC systems and controls for commercial buildings, including performing load calculations, energy analysis, equipment selection, and layout.
• The ability to analyze system operational data and make recommendations for improving system performance. Are bale to provide technical leadership.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer desired.
• Experience in writing specifications and fee estimating, design / build and field experience are desirable.
• Candidates must have excellent communication skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Revit.

We have :

• Salary for design staff plus additional bonus pay for all hours worked over 40 hours per week, salary range $85,000 to $150,000
• Paid time off proportional to hours worked and paid holidays
• Salary deferral (401k) program
• 401(k) profit sharing program
• Discretionary bonus
• Medical benefits for employee and dependents, choice of PPO or HMO including Kaiser
• Dental, eye care, and medical assistance
• ASHRAE membership support, including paid attendance for semiannual national ASHRAE conference time spent on travel, technical and standards committees
• Annual social events and trips, including bike / wine tasting, Sierra backpacking retreat, Tahoe ski weekend, and top-class holiday dinner
• Flexible work schedule
• Commuter checks
• FSA / DCA (Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account)
• Educational assistance
• Weekly in-service training, and support for off-site training
• Twice weekly catered lunches

Job Description

General Job Description :

This position is responsible for independently delivering engineering services, from conceptual design through construction completion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete project planning, coordination, and execution with some oversight
• Independently complete conceptual design through construction drawing development for multiple small and medium sized standard projects simultaneously
• Create conceptual designs certified to Building Codes, Energy Codes, and LEED standards
• Responsible for HVAC calculations, design and layout of equipment, duct and piping systems on assigned projects
• Solid understanding of applications engineering such as psychrometrics, refrigeration, acoustics, and controls systems
• Appropriate engagement of engineering applications and / or managers in project decisions
• Proactively communicate and coordinate project designs with Project Management, Construction and Service departments, Controls, and other trade partners
• Conduct economic and energy analyses
• Field engineering : assist with project execution, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and problem solving / troubleshooting, as required
• Responsible for the quality of design drawings and models
• Effectively and professionally communicate with colleagues and project team members
• Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
• Oversee other design team members to complete project assignments when requested by Manager
• Strong understanding of ACCO engineering standards and project execution processes
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Position Requirements :

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management
• Professional Engineer license highly desirable, but not required
• 3+ years of experience with a Design / Build Mechanical Contractor or consultant
• Excellent understanding of engineering and design fundamentals
• Thorough understanding of systems and applications
• Excellent familiarity with Building Codes and industry standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

ACCO Competencies :

• Proactivity / Initiative : Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level / position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance : Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight : The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement : Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork : The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture : Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Motivation / Dedication : Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn : Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back;

demonstrating an openness to learning and change.

Problem-Solver : Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The employee may regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• The auditory / hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
• This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Hours :

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 7 : 00 am and 5 : 00 pm with one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks.

Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.

Competitive Wages :

$50.97 to $62.02 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others.

The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

ACCO

About Us

Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects.

ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems.

Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.

Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers : California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium.

While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

What's great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.

S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.

ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M / F / V / D.

We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.

ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.

Astranis is connecting the four billion people in the world who do not currently have access to the internet. We are building the next generation of smaller, lower-cost spacecraft to bring the world online.

We are well-funded by some of the best investors in the business and have raised over $400 million to date. We have a world-class team that is passionate about building amazing technology.

And we have a fun and collaborative work environment where you will learn a lot and make a huge impact no matter where you are in your career.

Just check out our Glassdoor reviews to see what our team has to say about working at Astranis. Our team is growing fast.

Apply now! Staff Mechanical Engineer

As an Astranis Staff Mechanical Engineer you will own the complete lifecycle of various subsystems on our spacecraft. Whether itÄôs incremental improvements or the introduction of a new system, you will work together with the various other teams at Astranis to make them a reality.

In addition to being a significant individual contributor, you will mentor and train junior mechanical engineers. You must have a strong analytical background, hands-on testing skills, and experience working with spacecraft systems and or spacecraft components.

Role

• Complete ownership of product outcomes for spaceflight hardware
• Develop requirements for systems, subsystems, and components including loads, interfaces, and functional requirements
• Guide junior engineers in the mechanical design and analysis of complex assemblies to satisfy launch and on-orbit requirements
• Develop and define design best practices for future programs
• Manage system level schedule and integration requirements for your subsystems while working closely with the Production team to enable a smooth build process
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• 12+ years experience
• Strong demonstrated experience implementing design for manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to design, analyze, and procure complex mechanical assemblies
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• US Citizenship or Green Card
• DonÄôt meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Experience performing structural dynamics analysis on complex aerospace systems
• Experience mentoring younger engineers
• Experience running a development program while delegating tasks to a small team
• Experience in synthesizing requirements and flowing them down to sub-scale verification builds and testing

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee / Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.

S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction.

We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

All employees of Astranis are required to be vaccinated by the start of their employment. Mandatory vaccinations support our commitment to making our workplace and public facilities as safe and welcoming as possible.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals who are not able to get the vaccine due to qualifying medical or religious reasons.

Does it excite you to work on a fast paced team? Does developing ultrasound devices and services using the most advanced designs, techniques and products within the medical device sector energize you?

If so, please apply today!

What you'll do :

• Manage subsystem and / or individual part designs from concept to production.
• Design new ultrasonic products.
• Document tooling concepts, component specifications, and product subassemblies from initial design to market release.
• Prototype designs in-house and with vendors to confirm functionality.
• Order, inspect, and evaluate product components, subassemblies, and tooling for in-house assembly and Asian-based production.
• Review reports to support validation activities, including Design Verification.
• Follow Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM / DAFT) guidelines from vendors.

Who you are :

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent practical experience.
• Have at least 5 years of product design and development experience, focusing on high-volume metal and plastics design, fabrication, and transfer of manufacturing to Asia.
• Possess knowledge of technologies used in consumer products, such as plastic injection molding, sheet metal, extrusion, and die casting.
• Experienced in working with CAD tools like NX, Creo, or Solidworks.
• Familiarity with PCBs / FPCBs and components used in portable medical devices.
• Bilingual in Chinese Mandarin

Why you should join :

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team.
• Use your creativity and diverse engineering experience to explore solutions to various engineering problems.
• Contribute to the development of advanced ultrasound devices and services in the medical devices sector.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge designs, techniques, products, and experiences in the industry.
• Collaborate with a team focused on pushing the boundaries of ultrasound technology.

Compensation : up to $150k

If you feel this position aligns with your experience and skillset, please apply now!