Lead Hydromechanical Engineer – Water Resources

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 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.