Hydromechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc is seeking a highly motivated hydromechanical engineer to join our team in Santa Rosa, California. The successful candidate will lead mechanical engineering projects related to water resources, including water pumping and piping systems.

To qualify, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, have at least eight years of experience with rotating equipment, and possess a PE license. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience with rotating equipment, hydro plants, or pump stations.
• PE license in any state; ability to obtain in California within six months.
• Experience in a utility power plant setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as project engineer, technical lead, or project manager for water resources projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and engage in client interactions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Client management

Rotating equipment

Hydraulic systems

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

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

• 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

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

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, skill 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.