What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer/ Hydro Generation position at GFT?
What You Will Do
GFT is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support a variety of projects in Hydro generation. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our either Roseville, CA office.
What You'll Be Challenged To Do
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer in our Roseville, CA office to support a variety of projects including hydro generation, water and wastewater treatment facilities, federal, and utility clients.
Experience required includes code reviews, systems design and applications, economic evaluations, life-cycle cost analyses, energy conservation, equipment selection, specifications, construction estimating, bidding documents, construction administration, start-up, trouble shooting, and commissioning of mechanical systems. Work also involves field surveys of mechanical systems and testing of existing systems.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
What You Will Bring To Our Firm
The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $156,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
Location: Roseville, CA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $95,000 - $156,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
GFT is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support a variety of projects in Hydro generation. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our either Roseville, CA office.
What You'll Be Challenged To Do
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer in our Roseville, CA office to support a variety of projects including hydro generation, water and wastewater treatment facilities, federal, and utility clients.
Experience required includes code reviews, systems design and applications, economic evaluations, life-cycle cost analyses, energy conservation, equipment selection, specifications, construction estimating, bidding documents, construction administration, start-up, trouble shooting, and commissioning of mechanical systems. Work also involves field surveys of mechanical systems and testing of existing systems.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Determines client requirements and develops designs and contract documents
- Works with client and other disciplines to prepare appropriate designs
- Reviews vendor drawings and evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations for entire projects
- Consults with construction personnel concerning field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of activities
- Ensures that production of drawings and specifications meets the scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements and satisfies federal, state, and local requirements
- Attends factory acceptance tests, field tests
- May provide direction to and supervision for junior level engineers
- Communicates independently with clients and vendors
- Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and lead tasks and simple project teams
- Provides general oversight, control, and management of design-related activities for a project, including Level-1 reviews.
- Prepares feasibility evaluations, reports and letters.
- Up to 25% travel may be required.
What You Will Bring To Our Firm
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- MS in Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) License in California, or able to obtain such within 12 months
- 4 years of applicable experience related to hydro power generating facilitiesor large pumping plant facilities desirable
- Hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid dynamic experience
- Advanced capabilities in AutoCAD, Microstation and Bluebeam is required, Revit experience is a plus
- Expertise with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Some experience with management of small work groups and project tasks desired
The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $156,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
Location: Roseville, CA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $95,000 - $156,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
Salary : $95,000 - $156,000
