Water Systems Engineer - Cooling & Reliability for ALS-U

Bay Systems Consulting Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Systems Consulting Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer - Water Systems in Berkeley, CA to lead the design, operation, and upgrade of cooling water systems for ALS-U and ALS facilities.

You will develop P&IDs, flow diagrams, hydraulic calculations, and equipment specs while ensuring compliance with ASME/ANSI codes and safety standards. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and rapid response to operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred or required.
• Experience designing, operating, and maintaining industrial water systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of cooling water systems for ALS-U and ALS operations.
• Develop system architectures, P&IDs, flow diagrams, hydraulic calculations, equipment specifications, and design documentation.
• Perform engineering analysis related to heat transfer, fluid flow, pump sizing, pressure drops, thermal stability, and water quality management.
• Specify and oversee procurement of pumps, heat exchangers, filtration systems, expansion tanks, piping systems, valves, instrumentation, and water treatment systems.
• Coordinate integration of water systems with accelerator, beamline, cryogenic, HVAC, and facility utility systems.
• Ensure designs comply with ASME, ANSI, California building and mechanical codes, laboratory engineering standards, and safety requirements.
• Oversee the daily operation of closed-loop LCW and DI water systems, monitoring parameters like resistivity, DO, and pH.
• Manage chemical dosing, UV sterilizers, deionizers, and RO systems to prevent biological growth, scaling, and corrosion.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules; troubleshoot issues including pump failures and leaks.
• Plan, design, and commission system expansions or retrofits; evaluate materials and instrumentation to maintain ultra-pure water standards.
• Ensure water systems adhere to environmental and safety standards.

Skills

Water systems design

Hydraulic calculations

P&ID development

Troubleshooting & root-cause analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD / CAD software

EPICS controls experience

Job description

Bay Systems Consulting Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer - Water Systems in Berkeley, CA to lead the design, operation, and upgrade of cooling water systems for ALS-U and ALS facilities.

You will develop P&IDs, flow diagrams, hydraulic calculations, and equipment specs while ensuring compliance with ASME/ANSI codes and safety standards. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and rapid response to operational needs.