Hydromechanical Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K plan with company match

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A nationwide consulting firm is seeking a motivated hydromechanical engineer to join their water resources team in California. The role involves leading mechanical engineering projects, preparing technical reports, and troubleshooting hydro plant systems. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, have at least eight years of relevant experience, and a PE license. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $180,000, depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience with rotating equipment and hydro plants.
• PE license required and must obtain in California within six months.
• Experience in engineering projects in utility power plant settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer and technical lead on mechanical projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports and project documents.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems in hydro plants and attend client meetings.
• Travel to project or client sites as required.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Mechanical engineering

Client management

Hydraulic systems

Engineering design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position open for a highly motivated hydromechanical engineer to join our collaborative and innovative water resources team.

Responsibilities

• Working as the project engineer, technical lead, and/or project manager on water resources-related mechanical engineering projects including water pumping and piping systems, pumps, turbines, valves, radial gates, and hydraulic power unit-related projects
• Attending client meetings and interacting with clients
• Preparing reports and other project documents
• Troubleshooting mechanical systems in hydro plants
• Preparing technical reports that summarize findings, analysis, and recommendations
• Preparing and reviewing drawing packages and technical specifications suitable for construction
• Traveling to project or client sites

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
• At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience with rotating equipment, hydro plants, and/or pump stations
• PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in California within six months of start date

Preferred Experience

• Engineering projects in a utility power plant setting
• Specifying and designing mechanical components and features for hydroelectric generation stations
• Client management
• Power station systems experience: cooling water, lube oil, governor hydraulics, compressed air (HVAC is a plus)
• Engaging with professional associations: ASME, NHA, CEATI, ACEC, etc.
• Large valves, turbines, piping systems, rotating equipment, heavy machinery, and engineering design
• Mentoring less experienced staff
• CAD and/or engineering design software for design and plan development

Benefits

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Salary Range: $140,000 to $180,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skills set or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.