Senior Water Systems Engineer – Cooling & Utilities (ALS-U)

Bay Systems Consulting Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Systems Consulting Inc. seeks a Water Systems Mechanical Engineer to design, operate, and maintain cooling water infrastructure for ALS-U and ALS operations. The role requires coordination with engineering, facilities, operations, and safety teams to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include system design, PM development, and project management for water-system expansions, with emphasis on purity and corrosion protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience with water systems.
• Knowledge of LCW/DI water systems and P&IDs is essential.
• PE license is a plus for the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of cooling water systems for ALS-U and operations.
• Develop system architectures, flow diagrams, and equipment specs.
• Perform heat transfer, fluid flow, and water quality analyses.
• Oversee procurement of pumps, heat exchangers, and water treatment.
• Coordinate integration with accelerator, HVAC, and facilities.

Skills

P&IDs design

Water system design

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

EPICS control system

Job description

Bay Systems Consulting Inc. seeks a Water Systems Mechanical Engineer to design, operate, and maintain cooling water infrastructure for ALS-U and ALS operations. The role requires coordination with engineering, facilities, operations, and safety teams to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include system design, PM development, and project management for water-system expansions, with emphasis on purity and corrosion protection.