Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer

Weston Solutions; Town of Texas, San Antonio (WI, TX); Remote; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer to lead innovative projects in water and wastewater treatment. This role involves designing and renovating systems, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and mentoring future leaders. Join a team that values employee ownership and professional growth while making a significant impact on environmental sustainability. With a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a highly connected community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Contributions

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Plans

Work/Life Flexibility

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience in mechanical or civil engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES account.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects ensuring compliance with standards.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors for project execution.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Piping Design

Project Management

Environmental Consulting

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 designing new and renovating existing systems, with leadership experience in remediation systems, industrial treatment, manufacturing operations, and drinking water. The selected candidate will have a proven track record leading teams in multidisciplinary designs and field commissioning, and possess 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 the ability to quickly obtain registration in additional states as required.
• Knowledge and experience working with drinking water facilities, wastewater treatment and conveyance, remediation systems, energy providers, and government clients.
• Knowledge in conveyance piping and pressurized piping design, including pump sizing, transient pressures, pipe flow, and head loss calculations.
• Familiarity with environmental consulting, permitting, and compliance.
• Proficiency with analysis tools and modeling software for pipe networks and mechanical systems; familiarity with CAD programs like AutoDesk Civil 3D, REVIT, and Plant3D is a plus.
• Experience with bid preparation, evaluation, and negotiation for private and government projects.
• Effective communication skills for report writing, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and vendors, respond to RFPs, and develop scopes of work.
• Security clearance eligibility for Federal projects.
• Ability to perform site visits, bid walks, and field markups.

Expected Outcomes:

• Responsible for all engineering work requiring their seal or under their leadership, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Adherence to Weston Engineering Design Quality Manual, guiding project teams.
• Leadership in engineering competencies and mentorship.
• Development of project and program management contacts.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses per design criteria.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in estimating and tracking project costs and schedules.
• Develop future leaders in design within the organization.
• Review and coordinate engineering designs, reports, and specifications.
• Conduct quality control checks on designs.
• Lead proposal efforts and project cost development.
• Participate in professional societies and interact with clients on project tasks.

Benefits:

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

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