Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with industrial experience in the Mining sector. The engineer will be responsible as the design technical lead and discipline leader on piping systems; HVAC systems; material handling systems; Crushing circuits projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for developing the engineering and design of small to large heavy industrial projects.
• Researches, develops, and supports the design on a variety of mechanical equipment, facilities, components, and systems for industrial purposes.
• Perform discrete or integrated project mechanical engineering and design work by assigning and overseeing the work and by taking an active role in the work.
• Affords assistance with development of equipment and materials specification, bid evaluation and selection.
• Performs project definition, generates, and reviews project requirements.
• Plans and directs all design engineers, drafters, and technical engineers working on specific projects. Coordinates and manages design criteria and details with other departments.
• Participates in meetings with the client and project team to establish project objectives and to coordinate and/or resolve design problems.
• Maintains effective communication with project team members and with the customer.
• Manages simultaneous projects with competing priorities in various execution phases on a wide variety of industrial processes.
• Accountable for meeting project cost and schedule requirements; evaluates and approves changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project.
• Performs QA function on engineering deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, analysis) for accuracy, completeness and compliance with technical standards and applicable legislated requirements.
• Performs in conjunction with the Project Manager, initiates written change requests for job-hour budgets, schedules and construction commodity quantities, when required.
• Creates technical documentation, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Conducts design basis, conceptual design, and detailed design.
• Manages other staff members and support staff to direct teams in the timely completion of projects.
• Reviews internal and external design documents and provides feedback on concept and code compliance, adherence to contract requirements, constructability, cost optimization and other factors for a complete and accurate design package.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience demonstrated in Mechanical Engineering related to mining sector.
• Can demonstrate a focus is on system efficiency, reliability, safety, trouble shooting, optimization, and waste minimization.
• Material selection and stress analysis capabilities for platework and piping systems required.
• Experience in preparing and understanding P&ID and PFD diagrams required.
• Detailed knowledge of industrial and mining sector, piping and design, including process and mechanical standard graphical symbols is preferred.
• Must be capable of directing the work of other technical design staff in a team environment and participate in day-to-day design activities.
• Experience with mechanical integrity and applicable codes: API, ASME, MSS, ASTM and other generally accepted governing standards.
• Must be an effective communicator and leader to success in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to utilize numerous modelling software to properly design, troubleshoot, and optimize a variety of operations.
• Must be able to manage multiple project efforts, prioritizing task and resources.
• PE Strongly preferred, or an ability to acquire.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products such as: Microsoft Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Life at Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tetra Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.