Interested in collaborating with Senior Process Mechanical Engineers to take a wide variety of important projects from conceptual planning to bid-ready documents? Enjoy taking on a wide variety of design tasks related to water and wastewater facilities? Want to make a difference for communities in the heart of Texas and across the state? We’ve got an opportunity for you here in our College Station Water Design Center (WDC). As part of Garver’s growing College Station WDC team, you’ll be part of a project team producing designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations, and other ancillary infrastructure associated with water and wastewater projects. You’ll be engaged in design calculations, hydraulic modeling, facility layouts, equipment selections, managing and coordinating support discipline activities, coordinating with equipment vendors and regulatory agencies, and performing quality reviews. You’ll travel occasionally when a project requires a site assessment as well as support during construction. What you’ll do: • Design water and wastewater treatment processes • Evaluate, select, and implement water and wastewater process equipment • Design pump stations and pump selection • Design chemical storage and feed systems • Design of blower systems and blower sizing • Select mechanical equipment • Produce process flow diagrams • Produce piping and instrumentation diagrams • Prepare specification and contract documents • Support construction projects • Oversee the development of construction drawings and 3D models What you’ll bring: • Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or biosystems/agricultural engineering from an ABET accredited program • 5 or more years of direct experience designing lift stations, booster pump stations, chemical feed, and water/wastewater treatment facilities • Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as Visual Hydraulics • Professional Engineer Licensure (PE) Bonus points if you bring these, too: • Master’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or biosystems/agricultural or related engineering discipline • Certification as a Pump Systems Assessment Professional • Experience using Bluebeam software • Experience working with a diverse disciplinary team, including civil, structural, building mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control disciplines • A record of active participation in local professional organizations Our WDC offers you professional growth opportunity Specializing in large, high-volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies, the Garver WDC is a knowledge-based hub that excels in producing highly technical, multidiscipline water and wastewater designs. Team member communication and coordination is constant, providing ample opportunity for your professional growth and a dynamic, fun work environment. Benefits & Perks Garver’s committed to providing the best employee experience, and because we are a firm made up of engineers and designers who love data, we made that commitment measurable. Every year we ensure our benefits remain in the top quartile of our industry. What does that mean for you? Paid parental leave, 401k match, contributions to your HSA, paid health and dental insurance premiums for employees enrolled in our nationally recognized Wellness Program, gym membership reimbursements, tuition reimbursements, and much, much more. Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com. Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. #LI-RK1
See More Details >>Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, Substation Physical Arrangement Energy Jobs With David Evans And Associates At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low- to high-voltage facilities. We ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients. Whether the goal is to enhance current infrastructure or embark on a new innovative energy project, DEA has the expertise to see it through to completion and deliver a more resilient future. The Substation Practice is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Substation Physical Arrangement to join our team and contribute to the design and development of utility-scale substations and renewable energy interconnections across the Midwest and western United States. As an Engineer in DEA’s Energy Business Unit, you will be responsible for the physical design and layout of substations supporting wind, solar, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. You’ll work on the detailed arrangement of equipment, buswork, grounding, conduit, and structures to ensure safe, functional, and cost-effective designs. This role will collaborate closely with P&C, civil/structural, and project management teams to deliver complete substation packages from concept to issued-for-construction (IFC) plans. This hybrid-friendly position offers flexibility, with a preference for candidates near one of DEA’s offices in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, Utah, or Washington. Fully remote work may be considered. Some travel for site visits and project execution may be required. What You’ll Do Key Responsibilities: • Exemplify DEA’s Cultural Drivers internally and externally. • Develop substation general arrangement drawings from conceptual design through IFC, including equipment layout, foundation plans, conduit and grounding plans, and section/elevation views. • Design and model high-voltage bus configurations, equipment clearances, and structure arrangements consistent with client standards and applicable codes (e.g., NESC, IEEE, ASCE). • Prepare and review detailed drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and construction specifications. • Coordinate closely with P&C, civil, and structural engineers to produce complete design packages. • Provide technical input for cost estimates, material procurement, and constructability reviews. • Support project execution during construction through submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field coordination. • Ensure adherence to quality standards and design accuracy across all deliverables. What You Bring Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university. • Four (4)+ years of relevant substation physical design experience. • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within one year. • Working knowledge of substation equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, disconnects, buswork, etc.) and layout design principles. • Strong teamwork, organization, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Seven (7)+ years of industry experience in substation physical arrangement design. • Familiarity with utility and renewable energy interconnection standards. • Experience with EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) project delivery and coordination through commissioning. • Advanced knowledge of grounding and lightning protection design. • Experience preparing design deliverables for transmission and distribution substations (69 kV–500 kV). What We Offer We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments. Benefits • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance • Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions • Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities. • Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay • Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off! • Retirement: 401k plan • Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health • Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement • Potential salary range: $108,000 - $158,000 • The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com. Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Coeur d’Alene, ID; Bend, OR; Corvallis, OR; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Bellingham, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Pasco, WA; Tacoma, WA; Olympia, WA; Woodinville, WA; Santa Clarita, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Tustin, CA; Temecula, CA; College Station, TX.
See More Details >>Description The J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for one tenure-track full-time position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position of tenured Associate Professor will be considered with exceptional qualifications. This is a nine-month academic appointment, with the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning Fall 2026. The department will consider an individual with demonstrated expertise and experience in robotics, automation, and mechatronics. Complementary skills in machine design, ROS software, controls, simulation, dynamics, manipulation, mobility, perception and autonomy architectures are desired. The successful applicant will be required to teach, advise and mentor graduate students, develop an independent, externally funded research program, participate in all aspects of the department's activities, and serve the profession. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Applicants should visit http://engineering.tamu.edu/mechanical to review our academic and research programs. The J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas has a strong local, national, and international reputation as a premier undergraduate and graduate education and research program. The department's undergraduate program is ranked No. 8 and its graduate program is ranked No. 6 among public institutions by U.S. News & World Report. The department ranks No. 4 internationally among mechanical engineering programs, according to the ShanghaiRanking global ranking of academic subjects. The department has 75 tenured or tenure-track faculty and 23 research and teaching professionals that support our teaching, research and service missions. The department has over1,500 undergraduate students (sophomore-senior) and over 330 Ph.D. students, critical to our mission. Our doctoral program produces highly trained mechanical engineers for placement as professors and researchers at competitive universities, in industries in Texas, the nation, and internationally, and as researchers in national laboratories. There is also a large M.S. program with over 170 students that are an integral part of the research enterprise of the department. Mechanical engineering graduate students are supported by a broad spectrum of funding sources, including federal and international research grants, industrial contracts, and through major research centers, such as the Turbomachinery Laboratory, Center for Autonomous Vehicles and Sensor Systems, Center of Innovation in Mechanics for Design, INVENT Lab, StarLab and the Energy Systems Laboratory. We also have approximately 70 masters of engineering students enrolled. Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, with a population of more than 280,000, and is conveniently centrally located in a triangle formed by Dallas, Houston and Austin. Texas A&M has more than 79,000 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled. Research expenditures total more than $922 million annually, ranking Texas A&M in the top tier of universities nationwide. The Texas A&M University System has an endowment valued at more than $13.6 billion and Texas A&M University ranks 3rd among U.S. public universities and 8th overall. With more than 820 faculty members and over 24,700 students, the College of Engineering is one of the largest engineering schools in the country. The college is ranked 9th in graduate studies and 9th in undergraduate programs among public institutions by U.S. News & World Report. The college is also ranked 1st in research expenditures by the American Society for Engineering Education. Texas A&M is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and having policies that contribute to work-life balance. Qualifications Applicants must have an earned doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering or science discipline. This is a national security sensitive position and applicants must be US citizens and must meet the necessary qualifications to be considered for the position. Application Instructions Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable, and a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position online at apply.interfolio.com/175077. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2025. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. It is anticipated the appointment will begin fall 2026. Job Contact: Sharli Nucker (snucker@tamu.edu)
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in College Station, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical education, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field generally last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 46,861 mechanical trade professionals in Texas, with an average weekly wage of $606.25 in College Station. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with the potential to earn over $614 per week for experienced professionals.
