Mead & Hunt · 21 hours ago
Hydromechanical Engineer
SD Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expMead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, and they are seeking a highly motivated hydromechanical engineer to join their collaborative and innovative water resources team. The role involves leading mechanical engineering projects related to water resources, including troubleshooting mechanical systems and preparing technical reports.
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Responsibilities
Working as the project engineer, technical lead, and/or project manager on water resources-related mechanical engineering projects including water pumping and piping systems, pumps, turbines, valves, radial gates, and hydraulic power unit-related projects
Attending client meetings and interacting with clients
Preparing reports and other project documents
Troubleshooting mechanical systems in hydro plants
Preparing technical reports that summarize findings, analysis, and recommendations
Preparing and reviewing drawing packages and technical specifications suitable for construction
Traveling to project or client sites
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience with rotating equipment, hydro plants, and/or pump stations
PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in California within six months of start date
Preferred
Engineering projects in a utility power plant setting
Specifying and designing mechanical components and features for hydroelectric generation stations
Client management
Power station systems experience: cooling water, lube oil, governor hydraulics, compressed air (HVAC is a plus)
Engaging with professional associations: ASME, NHA, CEATI, ACEC, etc
Large valves, turbines, piping systems, rotating equipment, heavy machinery, and engineering design
Mentoring less experienced staff
CAD and/or engineering design software for design and plan development
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Parental leave
A 401K plan with a generous company match
Life and disability insurance
An employee assistance program
Company
Mead & Hunt
Mead & Hunt provides clients with planning, architecture design, engineering, environmental, and construction administration services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$10.54M2025-04-17Undisclosed· $0.58M
2024-04-05Undisclosed· $3.13M
2022-04-08Undisclosed· $4.2M
Leadership Team
Andy Platz
CEO and President
Andy Knauf
Chief Information Officer
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