Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer

Weston Solutions; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you’ll play a pivotal role in engineering projects that make a difference in environmental sustainability. As a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer, you will leverage your extensive experience in mechanical and civil engineering to lead innovative designs for water and wastewater treatment systems. This role offers the opportunity to mentor others, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to impactful projects. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development. If you are passionate about engineering and making a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Contributions

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of related experience in engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES account.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering work ensuring compliance with standards.
• Supervise engineering staff on design tasks.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Piping Design

Project Management

Environmental Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

REVIT

Plant3D

Job description

Description

At Weston Solutions, Inc., you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors, our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Weston is seeking a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer with a background in mechanical or civil engineering required for water and wastewater treatment, conveyance systems, pressurized systems, and piping design. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience in the design of new as well as renovating existing systems and possess leadership experience working at/with remediation systems, industrial treatment and manufacturing operations, and drinking water. The selected candidate will have a proven track record leading teams in multi-discipline designs and field commissioning operations, with a strong sense of community learning and mentorship.

Location: Various Offices in Houston, Austin, San Antonio or Dallas, Texas; West Chester, PA; Chicagoland Area, IL; or Concord, NH (remote considered for very strong applicants only)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 15 years related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer with an active NCEES account and ability to quickly obtain registration in additional states as required.
• Knowledge and experience working for drinking water facilities, wastewater treatment and conveyance, remediation systems, energy providers, and government clients.
• Knowledge in conveyance piping design and pressurized piping design experience in manufacturing facilities, including calculating pump sizes, transient pressures and forces, pipe flow, and head loss.
• Familiarity with environmental consulting, permitting, and compliance experience.

• In-depth knowledge of analysis tools and modeling software to evaluate pipe networks and mechanical systems. Understanding of CAD programs including AutoDesk Civil 3D, REVIT, and Plant3D is a plus.

• Experience preparing, issuing, evaluating, and negotiating construction bids for private and government projects.
• Effective written and oral communication skills for report writing, proposal preparation, and engineering/construction cost estimates.
• Able to complete requests for subcontractor and vendor quotes, develop scopes of work (RFP), evaluate quotes, and manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Able to respond to client RFPs with technical approaches and competitive pricing.
• Able to supervise and direct engineering staff on design and technical tasks.
• Possess (or able to obtain) a security clearance for work at Federal facilities.
• Able to perform site visits and bid walks with effective note-taking and field markups.

Expected Outcomes:

• The Senior Professional Engineer is responsible for all engineering work requiring their seal or under their leadership, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Adherence to Weston Engineering Design Quality Manual for all work, and helping project teams understand their responsibilities.
• Participate as a leader in engineering competencies and mentor others within the organization.
• Establish a company-wide contact list to facilitate outreach for project support.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses in conformance with design criteria and quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
• Assist in estimating and tracking project costs, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and review data, designs, and reports.
• Perform quality control checks on designs.
• Lead proposal efforts and develop project costs.
• Participate in professional societies and interact with clients regarding project tasks.

We fully invest in our people:

Weston provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer contributions, paid time off, life and disability plans, and professional development opportunities. Compensation varies based on experience, education, and skills.

Salary Range: $96,500 - $128,900 - $161,000