Senior Mechanical Engineer

1 day ago

Sacramento, California, United States Sacramento Municipal Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Power Generation Engineering Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading or supporting capital and mechanical maintenance projects for our generating assets, including hydroelectric, thermal, wind, photovoltaic, and natural gas pipeline facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide specialized mechanical engineering expertise for the planning, design, modification, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and instrumentation and control systems within SMUD facilities and generating plants.
  • Develop and implement gas pipeline's emergency preparedness and safety management programs, including coordinating emergency preparedness simulation activities and conducting public information sessions on pipeline safety.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive welding control program, ensuring regulatory compliance, integrity of installations, worker safety, and availability of qualified workers to meet Department needs.
  • Participate in project management for mechanical system modifications, developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules, providing cost estimates for proposed modification work, and reporting progress in achieving project deliverables and schedules and meeting project budgets through written or oral communications.
  • Provide technical guidance and documented standards and procedures for maintenance of mechanical equipment in SMUD facilities, establishing and documenting use of test equipment and test procedures, providing training as necessary for maintenance procedures, and issuing drawings, diagrams, instructions, and technical information for maintenance staff.
  • Develop and maintain expertise and knowledge of current industry practices, standards, correct engineering applications, and interpretations for the Facilities Maintenance department, representing SMUD at meetings, industry committees, and professional organizations, attending technical seminars, and keeping current with published trade articles and professional journals.
  • Analyze complex technical problems and apply engineering principles to develop solutions, diagnose operational and design problems in mechanical systems, interpret drawings, schematics, statistical data, and reports, and support the start-up of heating boilers, rotating equipment, and modern state-of-the-art HVAC systems.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in mechanical engineering.
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in the design, maintenance, testing, or construction of facilities mechanical systems, or gas transmission pipeline operations, engineering, and project and maintenance management.
  • Knowledge of distributed control systems, pneumatic control systems, Direct Digital Control systems, computerized Building Automation Systems, chilled water plants, process control loop tuning, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, variable frequency drive systems, HVAC theory, fire-tube and water-tube boilers, solar domestic hot water heating systems, hydronic systems, thermal energy storage systems, water and air balance theory for air handlers, water flow balancing of heating and cooling coils, computer-controlled lighting systems, public address, telephone, and modem installations, and wet and dry protection and detection systems.
  • California Professional Registration as a Mechanical Engineer (PE) is desirable.
Why Join Us?

As a community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, we have been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for over 70 years. We are a recognized industry leader and award winner for our innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies, and sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. Through the efforts of our 2,200 employees, we work 24/7 to keep the lights on and provide our customers with innovative energy solutions.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid work arrangement that allows for a balance of work from home and in-office. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a workplace that reflects the broader values of our community and our customers.

Apply now to join our team and be a part of shaping the future of energy in Sacramento and beyond

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