Provide engineering support during construction, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, site inspections, and system start-up and commissioning oversight.
Ensure designs meet stringent vibration, acoustic, and EMI/RFI criteria.
Serve as a technical authority and mentor in mechanical engineering, guiding junior engineers and designers, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Design and oversee ultra-pure water (UPW) and industrial water systems, including RO/DI water, process drains, and chemical delivery/drain systems.
Develop detailed sequence of operations (SOO) and contribute to control system narratives.
Engineer critical process cooling and heating systems.
Perform detailed thermodynamic, hydraulic, and psychrometric analyses to optimize system performance, energy efficiency, and operational stability.
Conduct field verifications, site surveys, and as-built documentation to assess existing conditions, identify design constraints, and support construction and commissioning phases.
Develop utility matrices based on tool vendor requirements.
Lead the design, analysis, and specification of complex HVAC systems for semiconductor manufacturing environments.
Lead and participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and constructability reviews.
Champion safety in design, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, standards (e.g., ASME, ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, SEMI standards), and client-specific EHS requirements for HPMs.
Drive interdisciplinary coordination with electrical, structural, process, chemical, controls, and architectural teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
Lead mechanical system design for semiconductor tool installations:
Design point-of-use (POU) connections for all mechanical utilities (PCW, exhaust, gases, drains).
Develop and detail specialized exhaust systems for hazardous production materials (HPMs).
Requirements
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Demonstrated experience with design-build and fast-track project delivery for semiconductor tool install projects is highly desirable.
Strong experience with at least one of the following hydraulic modeling software packages: PIPE-FLO, AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, or similar.
Thorough understanding of relevant codes and standards, including ASHRAE (Std 62.1, 90.1, Cleanroom Standards), SMACNA, NFPA (especially for HPMs), International Mechanical Code (IMC), and familiarity with SEMI Standards (e.g., S2, S6).
Demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering design, with a significant portion focused on semiconductor facilities, cleanrooms, or analogous high-tech industrial projects (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotech).
In-depth knowledge of HVAC (including cleanroom specific), plumbing, fire protection (general understanding, coordination with FPE), and process mechanical systems (UPW, PCW, process exhaust, specialty gases).
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of practice, or the ability to obtain reciprocity within an acceptable timeframe is required.
Proven experience performing detailed field verifications and site walks, with the ability to troubleshoot complex design and construction issues in real-time.
Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000+/year depending on location, education, depth of relevant experience, and any specialized certifications. Opportunity for ample rewards, incentive/bonus program, and ownership investment opportunities.
Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1948
Year Established
The company traces its origins to a local engineering shop established in 1948.
75‑year arc
Years in Business
Operating continuously since its inception, the firm has grown exponentially over 75 years.
20+ offices
Global Presence
The company operates in over 20 locations across the United States and internationally.
40 countries
Project Reach
The firm has delivered projects across 40 different countries worldwide.
2023
Recent Expansion
In 2023, the company acquired Integrated Engineering Services to strengthen its niche expertise.
Over its 75‑year arc, the firm expanded into 20+ offices, with projects spanning 40 countries.
SSOE combines architecture, engineering, construction management, VDC/BIM, master planning and commissioning services.
Typical projects include semiconductor fabs, automotive plants, battery facilities, food and chemical processing sites, healthcare campuses, and corporate buildings.
Clients range from high‑tech manufacturers to healthcare and general building customers, with long‑standing relationships—150 clients over 20 years.
The firm launched its first international office in Shanghai in 2005, later expanding to Chengdu, Mumbai, Austin and beyond.
Its horizontal organizational structure, introduced in 2021, flattened leadership to enhance agility and foster performance‑based growth.
The firm continues to outpace its own growth year over year in revenue and market share while expanding its sector reach.
Noteworthy expansions include establishing operations in Austin to serve high‑tech clients in Texas and broadening global engineering reach.
Culture + Values
We provide a safe and healthy environment for employees, visitors, and contractors.
We use standard procedures to achieve consistent deliverables while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
We strive to be honest, moral, and ethical in everything we do.
We quickly and continuously adapt to market and environmental changes in productive and cost-effective ways.
We work together as a team and communicate constantly to deliver superior outcomes.
We employ creativity to develop new and fresh ideas that deliver maximum value.
We’re committed to learning about, embracing, valuing, and including the full range of human differences.
We make choices that acknowledge the best interests of our environment, communities, and stakeholders.
Environment + Sustainability
50% reduction
GHG targets by 2030
Verified by Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) with an annual reduction of 5.9% (~602 tCO2e/year).
10% improvement
EcoVadis ESG score
Achieved through碳 accounting partnership with Greenly and publication of the inaugural ESG report.
Silver member of USGBC; designed world’s first automotive manufacturing plant to receive LEED Platinum.
Committed to AIA 2030 Challenge and tracks water, waste, energy, and carbon emissions on projects.
Inclusion & Diversity
75%
ERG Community Score
Participants in employee resource groups feel ERGs build community and belonging within the workplace.
80%
ERG Recommendation Rate
Employees recommended ERG activities to others, highlighting their impactful and engaging nature.
92%
Employee Satisfaction
Employees agreed the workplace is great to work for, reflecting strong organizational culture.
94%
Employee Inclusivity
Employees felt welcome at work, indicating inclusive and supportive workplace environment.
Complete DEI statement.
Cross-departmental DEI team and affinity groups established.
Implicit bias training conducted and participation in Hiring Our Heroes program.
Board-mandated DEI commitment.
Women in leadership increased.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) include PRIDE, SWAN, ¡HoLA!, Interfaith Alliance, HYPE.