Manager, Mechanical Engineer
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If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.
Role Purpose
As Mechanical Engineer you will shape the HVAC infrastructure that keeps LA28 venues comfortable, safe, and ready for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Within Venue Infrastructure, you will develop the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning strategy that supports Games operations across all venues, and lead the design process that delivers it to schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Develop the HVAC infrastructure strategy that supports Games operations across all venues.
Lead the HVAC design process to meet schedule milestones.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to develop cost-effective, Games-time-ready solutions.
Oversee external resources to deliver on workstream responsibilities.
Support cross-functional initiatives, including Permitting, Risk Management, Procurement, and Health and Safety.
Required Competencies
An accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Experience developing HVAC or mechanical infrastructure through design and delivery.
Ability to lead a design process to schedule milestones and oversee external resources, coordinating stakeholders toward cost-effective solutions.
Valued Experience
Experience developing design documentation such as ductwork layouts, load calculations, equipment selection, specifications, and controls architecture.
Knowledge of the California Building Code, and of engineering tools such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Forma, Bluebeam, and Procore.
What We Offer
Real ownership of the HVAC strategy across the venues that will host the Games.
Cross-functional exposure across Permitting, Risk Management, Procurement, and Health and Safety.
The chance to build an infrastructure strategy from the ground up, on an inclusive, co-creative team.
What This Role Means for the Games
The systems you design keep athletes, broadcast, and fans comfortable and safe inside every venue — your HVAC work helps deliver a brilliant, accessible Olympic and Paralympic Games, on schedule and ready for the world.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office, with venue site visits as needed.
Venue site visits require movement around varying environmental conditions in interior and exterior spaces.
The LA28 office is an open floorplan environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle setting.
Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve and may include operational responsibilities during the Games.
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.
Accommodation
LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Equal Opportunity
LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.