Engineer (Mechanical)

Position Overview

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Engineer for the Facilities Services office. The successful candidate will perform engineering design reviews and options analyses for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in judicial branch facilities. Working closely with facility management and regulatory agencies—including the Division of the State Architect, Board of State and Community Corrections, Cal/OSHA, and local Departments of Public Works—the Engineer ensures code compliance and maintains high standards of safety and technical excellence. Hybrid work arrangements are available at the San Francisco and Sacramento offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) review and facility modification projects.
• Conduct technical design reviews, jobsite visits, and evaluations to ensure energy efficiency, code compliance, and adherence to facilities standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and facility operations teams by providing hands-on support during design review meetings, commissioning, and post-occupancy evaluations.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor activities, review “as built” conditions, and verify that project work aligns with plans, specifications, and standards.
• Assist in drafting technical scope-of-work documents for RFQs/RFPs, review contracts and change orders, and confirm consultant billing for MEP peer reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, energy management, building science, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience (or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of California.
• Valid driver's license as assigned.
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required if selected.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $8,428.00 - $12,643.00 per month (subject to a 3% reduction in exchange for an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027).
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year and choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying mass transit costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Flex Elect Program, Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional) and Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)