Associate Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical and Instrumentation Engineering)

Vets Hired

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited mechanical or related engineering program or California EIT certificate
  • Minimum four years of professional mechanical or related engineering experience
  • Active California Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) license
  • Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
  • Physical ability to perform field inspections and site work
  • Willingness to work overtime as necessary

Responsibilities

  • Conduct site investigations and collaborate with stakeholders
  • Prepare mechanical and process design drawings and specifications
  • Design and analyze mechanical systems such as pumps and HVAC
  • Perform hydraulic analysis and sizing of pumps and valves
  • Utilize 2D and 3D CAD tools for design work
  • Respond to requests for field inspections and evaluations
  • Define project objectives, scope, and schedules

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Involvement in impactful projects related to community water and wastewater systems
  • Supportive of work-life balance with potential for flexible hours
  • Strong emphasis on safety during fieldwork and site inspections
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

The Associate Mechanical Engineer performs professional-level mechanical and process engineering work supporting complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, this role involves hands-on design, technical analysis, project planning, and coordination within a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Assignments focus on mechanical and instrumentation systems across treatment facilities, pumping plants, pipelines, hydropower facilities, buildings, and related infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical and Process Design
  • Conduct site investigations and collaborate with internal stakeholders
  • Prepare mechanical and process design drawings, specifications, and calculations
  • Design and analyze systems such as pumps, piping, valves, chemical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical equipment
  • Perform engineering analyses including hydraulic analysis, pump and valve sizing, and ventilation calculations

Computer Software Applications
  • Use 2D and 3D computer-aided design tools for mechanical and process design
  • Apply engineering software for scheduling, hydraulic modeling, and spreadsheet-based economic and technical analyses

Technical Support
  • Respond to requests for field inspections, evaluations, and engineering calculations
  • Provide technical support to engineering, operations, and maintenance teams
  • Review contractor and vendor submittals for technical compliance

Project Planning and Management
  • Define project objectives, scope, cost estimates, feasibility, and schedules
  • Coordinate project resources and prepare supporting documentation
  • Support project development, control, and interdisciplinary coordination

Written Communication
  • Prepare clear and accurate engineering reports, memoranda, and correspondence
  • Communicate technical information to diverse audiences including engineers, operations staff, agencies, and the public

Oral Communication
  • Participate in and lead meetings
  • Present technical proposals, reports, and recommendations to a wide range of stakeholders

Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in an ABET-accredited mechanical or related engineering program or a California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate
  • Four years of professional mechanical or related engineering experience following degree completion
  • Active California Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) license
  • Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record
  • Ability to perform field inspections and site work requiring physical agility
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered when supported by documented evidence demonstrating the required level of responsibility and technical expertise.

Working Place:

Oakland, California, United States

Company :

2026 Jan 15th Virtual Fair - East Bay Municipal Utility District

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