Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mining Piping Systems

Tetra Tech; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance commitment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Mid-Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Salt Lake City, UT team. The role focuses on piping, material handling, crushing circuits, and HVAC systems within the mining sector.

You will lead design activities, coordinate with clients, and ensure project success across multiple simultaneous initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 5+ years of related experience, plus knowledge of P&ID, PFD, and industry codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with piping and design in industrial/mining sectors.
• Ability to direct work of other design staff in a team environment.
• Experience from concept to commissioning.
• Material selection and stress analysis for piping systems.
• Experience with P&ID and PFD diagrams.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean record.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering and design for heavy industrial projects.
• Lead design engineers, drafters, and engineers across project phases.
• Assist with equipment and materials specifications, bid evaluation.
• Define project requirements and manage scope, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate with other departments and client meetings to resolve design issues.
• Perform QA on engineering deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Initiate change requests for budgets and quantities when needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ASME codes

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Mid-Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Salt Lake City, UT team. The role focuses on piping, material handling, crushing circuits, and HVAC systems within the mining sector.

You will lead design activities, coordinate with clients, and ensure project success across multiple simultaneous initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 5+ years of related experience, plus knowledge of P&ID, PFD, and industry codes.