Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, EPC

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

About the role

Redwood Materials is hiring for a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction team. This role is at the center of our activities focused on creating a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into battery materials for new lithium-ion battery production.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Mechanical Engineer of Record on projects (Hazardous occupancy, clean and dry spaces, chemical process / industrial plants), responsible for mechanical / plumbing deliverables (specifications, calculations, permit / construction documents).
• Design ownership for a wide range of mechanical and plumbing systems including, but not limited to: industrial/non-potable water, HVAC systems (labs, offices, industrial plants), process heating / cooling systems humidifiers, dehumidifiers, abatement systems (dust collectors, scrubbers), cooling towers, fans/pumps, plumbing, etc.
• Review conceptual designs from developing Engineers and identify technical and financial risks.
• Responsible for designing/reviewing mechanical engineering deliverables with respect to code compliance and ensuring design maintains the highest level of quality.
• Develop and improve project workflows and standards to ensure each design is consistently excellent.
• Participate in on-field construction and commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real-time issue resolution.
• Multi-discipline collaboration on the development of equipment general arrangements, P&IDs, isometrics, tie-in lists and material takeoffs.
• Travel to project site and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with NCEES record with ability to apply for NV and SC.
• 7+ years of work experience in HVAC and Plumbing/FP design.
• Expert familiarity with ICC including International Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Codes, NFPA standards, SMACNA duct construction standards, ACGIH Ventilation Practices and ASHRAE.
• Working knowledge of designing the following equipment types: condenser fluid heat rejection systems, chillers, boilers, air handling units, air and water source heat pumps, dust collectors, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, fans, and pumps.
• Working knowledge or experience with the following is preferred: Abatement systems (thermal oxidizers, dry and wet scrubbers), Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Control Valves and Instrumentation, and Heat Recovery Systems.
• Working knowledge of writing sequences of operation for HVAC and chilled water systems.
• Ability to specify ductwork material and size for various ducted exhaust systems and pressure classes.
• Ability to specify pipe material and size for various thermal hydronic systems.
• Ability to create or edit construction specifications covering mechanical, process piping and plumbing systems.
• Proficient in the use of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience sourcing and specifying mechanical equipment and executing RFP process.
• Strong experience with engineering software packages: Pipe-Flo (or other hydraulic modeling application), Caesar II, AspenTech applications and/or Applied Flow Technology applications, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Navisworks, Bluebeam.

Pay

In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $187,500 USD - $247,500 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.

Schedule

The position is full-time.