Hydromechanical Engineer – Hydroelectric Projects Lead

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

Job summary

Mead & Hunt is seeking a highly motivated hydromechanical engineer to join our water resources team as a lead project engineer or project manager. You will oversee mechanical aspects of pumping and piping systems for hydro plants and interact with clients.

The successful candidate will prepare technical reports, review drawings and specs, and travel to project sites. A PE license and ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree with 8+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree or higher.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer, technical lead, or project manager on water resources mechanical projects.
• Work on water pumping and piping systems, pumps, turbines, valves, radial gates, and hydraulic power units.
• Attend client meetings and interact with clients; prepare reports and project documents.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems in hydro plants; prepare and review drawings and specs.
• Travel to project or client sites.

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Technical writing

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mead & Hunt is seeking a highly motivated hydromechanical engineer to join our water resources team as a lead project engineer or project manager. You will oversee mechanical aspects of pumping and piping systems for hydro plants and interact with clients.

The successful candidate will prepare technical reports, review drawings and specs, and travel to project sites. A PE license and ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree with 8+ years of experience are required.