Mechanical Principal

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and professionals, we bring diverse talents together to solve complex challenges. We value differences, foster an entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, believe diversity strengthens us, seek sustainable results, and share ambitions for our team, clients, and communities. Being part of EXP means experiencing personal growth while connecting to a global network that believes we are part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Principal Mechanical Engineer

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will join the MEP team within the Buildings sector (Science / Technology & Life Sciences projects) , based in San Francisco, California .

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Identify, research, and qualify RFPs / RFQs and upcoming projects for go / no-go potential.
• Lead and manage submittals in response to RFPs / RFQs.
• Manage existing client relationships and develop new ones.
• Perform at a responsible charge level, ensuring design and quality standards are met.
• Manage work plans and deliverables across multiple projects within budgeted hours.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients to meet project milestones.
• Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize exposure to problems.
• Understand and manage the design process for MEP / FP work within the work plan hours.
• Deliver appropriate scope of work documents at SD, DD, and CD levels.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as architectural and structural teams.
• Edit and develop scope of work narratives and basis of design documents.
• Develop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Mechanical / Electrical codes.
• Perform advanced equipment selection and analysis (generators, UPS, chillers, boilers, etc.).
• Mentor and direct designer-level staff, ensuring quality and guiding responsibilities.
• Conduct QA / QC reviews of calculations and provide guidance.
• Apply concepts of CHW, HW, WSHP, and variable & constant flow systems.
• Select and analyze equipment such as chillers, boilers, air terminals, and water source heat pumps.

What your experience looks like

The pay range for this role is $160,000 to $200,000. Actual compensation depends on factors such as skill set, experience, certifications, and location. Compensation may vary in different locations due to labor cost differences.

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