Hydromechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

401K plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a highly motivated hydromechanical engineer for their water resources team in Sacramento, California. The role involves project management of water pumping systems, addressing client needs, and preparing technical documentation. The ideal candidate will possess 8+ years of experience, a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, and a PE license. The position offers a salary range from $140,000 to $180,000 along with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of relevant work experience with rotating equipment, hydro plants, and/or pump stations.
• PE license with ability to obtain in California within six months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Act as project engineer, technical lead, and/or project manager on projects.
• Interact with clients and attend meetings.
• Prepare reports and project documents.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems in hydro plants.
• Review drawing packages and specifications for construction.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Client management

CAD and engineering design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Ideal Candidate

• 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

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

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.

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