Mechanical Engineer - Water/Wastewater Focus

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design mechanical systems and components for water and wastewater treatment facilities including plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning considering factors such as building size, occupancy, and environmental conditions.
• Conduct load calculations to determine heating and cooling requirements.
• Stay updated on the latest HVAC technologies, trends, and industry standards.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Analyze and evaluate existing mechanical systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Propose and design improvements to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs.
• Manage the mechanical engineering aspects of projects from concept through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with the design team.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new projects.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and preferences for HVAC equipment.
• Cook with hazardous areas and locations requiring special ventilation, monitoring, or explosion-proof electrical equipment.
• Understand and ensure compliance with special requirements, codes, regulations, and standards as they apply to water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Work closely with architects, electrical engineers, process engineers, and other professionals to integrate mechanical systems with overall plant operations.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance staff and operators.
• Conduct quality checks of plumbing and HVAC installations to document compliance with design specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., PE) is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within the water and wastewater treatment or environmental engineering sectors. Strong candidates with a desire to learn the business will also be considered.
• Skills: Proficiency in local, state, and national building codes and regulations; strong understanding of mechanical systems and their application to water and wastewater treatment facilities; familiarity with hazardous gas detection, monitoring, and control of HVAC systems; familiarity with NFPA 820 and Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities including special provisions for work in hazardous areas and laboratories; experience with HVAC design, creating design drawings, schedules, schematics, and specifications; experience with plumbing design in processing or treatment facilities; excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail; strong communication, time management, and analytical abilities; knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit) is a plus.

Pay

Competitive salary offered. Details available upon request.