Hydromechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Mead & Hunt is seeking a hydromechanical engineer to join its water resources team. You will lead mechanical engineering projects for pumping and piping systems, pumps, turbines, valves, and related hydroelectric components.

The role includes client interaction, reporting, and site visits. The ideal candidate holds a ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, and a PE license with the ability to obtain in California within six months of starting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects in water resources, including pumping and piping systems, pumps, turbines, valves, radial gates, and hydraulic power unit projects.
• Attend client meetings and interact with clients; prepare reports and project documents.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems in hydro plants and prepare technical reports summarizing findings, analysis, and recommendations.
• Prepare and review drawing packages and technical specifications suitable for construction.
• Travel to project or client sites.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Hydroelectric plants

Pumping systems

Pumps and turbines

Project management

Client management

CAD software

Engineering design

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Engineering design 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 Include

• 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

The Successful Candidate Must Have

• 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

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following

• 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

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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

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.