Mechanical Designer

Tetra Tech; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Designer to join our Salt Lake City team. The role emphasizes mechanical and piping design under general supervision, with opportunities to prepare proposals and coordinate with project staff.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of related experience or an advanced degree in lieu of experience, with travel minimal and field oversight possible. The position requires HS diploma and a background in mechanical design.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 10+ years of related mechanical design experience.
• Advanced degree acceptable in lieu of 10 years’ experience.
• MSHA training and refresher training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage mechanical and piping design tasks on public and private sector projects.
• Coordinate with client representatives and project team personnel.
• Prepare work plans, design studies, reports and cost estimates.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of junior and intermediate staff on projects.
• Provide technical direction to drafters, designers, technicians, and field personnel.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Team supervision

Technical direction

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced degree acceptable in lieu of experience

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Mechanical Designer to our team based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

Intermediate Designer with a minimum of 10 year of experience in the field of Mechanical and Piping design to join our team currently serving industrial clients. Under general supervision, plans, conducts, or supervises tasks such as design and report writing on mechanical and piping projects. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Interprets and applies organization policy. Recommends changes in procedures. Operates with substantial latitude for independent action or decision. Reviews progress with management. Prepares, develops and assists in the preparation of proposals and qualification statements.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Perform and manage technical tasks such as fieldwork, design, and report writing on mechanical and piping projects in the public and private sector.
• Participate in functions involving contact with client representative. Work/coordinate with project team personnel.
• Perform a range of tasks requiring utilization of design techniques.
• Assist in and potentially lead efforts in preparing work plans, design study, report and cost estimate.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of junior and intermediate level staff on projects as appropriate.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to drafters, designers, technicians, and field personnel.
• Potential to participate in technical and sales presentations to clients.
• This position could have field related responsibilities.
• Position requires minimal travel.
• Other duties may be assigned as determined appropriate by the supervisor based on level of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a High School Diploma and a minimum of 10 year of related mechanical design experience.
• Candidates with an advanced Degree in lieu of 10 years’ experience will be considered.
• Candidates with 24-hours MSHA training and current refresher training are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA training is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform field investigation and construction oversight that could potentially require the following: Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions; standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate operation of the equipment and collecting samples, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items weighing between 1 and 20 pounds; and potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy), physical and chemical hazards. Ability to perform and maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities.
• The work environment includes office work and minimal time fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions (less than 10%). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal out of state travel requirements (less than 5%).

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.