Mechanical Engineer

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop gas plans and construction procedures for utility projects. You will create detailed operation procedures, support valve operations and monitoring, and coordinate with field crews and technical teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience, with familiarity in AutoCAD, piping dynamics, and gas/water meter equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of engineering experience required.
• Experience with gas and water meter equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage gas plans and construction procedures for utility projects
• Create detailed step-by-step construction and operational procedures
• Develop project-specific schematics and AutoCAD line diagrams
• Support valve operations, sequencing, pressure monitoring, and control point identification
• Evaluate mechanical systems, reliability, and operational effectiveness
• Support pipeline and utility infrastructure engineering activities
• Coordinate with construction crews, engineers, supervisors, and technical teams
• Review and improve procedures based on field feedback and operational requirements
• Support quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
• Work with proprietary software and engineering documentation tools

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

Pipeline and Utility Infrastructure

Construction Procedure Development

AutoCAD and Line Diagram Development

Piping and Fluid Dynamics

Gas Plan Development

Pressure Regulation and Monitoring

Utility Operations Support

Technical Documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

EI/EIT certification preferred

Gas and Water Meter Equipment

Background in Piping or Fluid Dynamics

Experience Supporting Utility Projects

Ability to Learn Proprietary Software

Experience with Field Construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

2–5 years of engineering experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage gas plans and construction procedures for utility projects
• Create detailed step-by-step construction and operational procedures
• Develop project-specific schematics and AutoCAD line diagrams
• Support valve operations, sequencing, pressure monitoring, and control point identification
• Evaluate mechanical systems, reliability, and operational effectiveness
• Support pipeline and utility infrastructure engineering activities
• Coordinate with construction crews, engineers, supervisors, and technical teams
• Review and improve procedures based on field feedback and operational requirements
• Support quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
• Work with proprietary software and engineering documentation tools

Skills

• Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
• Pipeline and Utility Infrastructure Exposure
• Construction Procedure Development
• AutoCAD and Line Diagram Development
• Piping and Fluid Dynamics Knowledge
• Gas Plan Development
• Pressure Regulation and Monitoring
• Utility Operations Support
• Technical Documentation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• EI/EIT certification preferred
• Experience with gas and water meter equipment
• Background in piping or fluid dynamics
• Experience supporting utility infrastructure projects
• Ability to learn proprietary engineering software
• Experience working with field construction teams

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 2–5 years of engineering experience