Overview General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an experienced Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team. We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization’s ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency. Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include a hybrid work option, career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! This individual will direct and coordinate fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines, and systems. Ensure that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems. Evaluate mechanical products to determine their cost effectiveness and efficiency. May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions. IPT Lead for Mechanical Engineering team support development of mechanical components and subsystems for Solid Rocket Motors to include the case, liner, nozzle, igniter, case and system assembly and test. Evaluate designs for incremental improvement to ensure requirements are met. Major Position Responsibilities • Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. • Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports. • Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information. • Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. • Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. • Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew. Basic Qualifications • Required Education: Associate's Degree • Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree • Discipline/Major: Mechanical Engineering or other engineering field required • Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 10-12 years’ experience • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Interpersonal skills. Problem-solving skills. Analytical thinking skills. Applied mechanics. Design engineering. Design optimization. Design review. Mechanical engineering. Prototyping. Requirements engineering/analysis. CAD software. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software. • Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Pay Range (USD) $120,610.00 - $246,389.00 Pay Transparency Statement The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process. Additional Compensation - ICP Hired applicant will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Incentive Compensation Program. Benefits Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance. PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.
See More Details >>At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to: • Assume the mechanical lead and be the Mechanical and Plumbing Designer of Record (DOR) on small to mid-sized Projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project. • Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems. • Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance. • Coordinate workload to complete the documents on schedule. • Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines. • Review mechanical and plumbing documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines. • Write and edit mechanical and plumbing specifications and select mechanical and plumbing equipment, systems, and devices. • Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents. • Provide construction contract administration as needed. • Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Mechanical Project Engineers, Mechanical Project Coordinators, or Mechanical CAD/BIM Technicians as needed. • Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed. • Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in mechanical engineering • California Mechanical Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 12 months • A minimum of 4 years' experience in mechanical and plumbing system design for federal, commercial, and/or institutional facilities • Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience • Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required • Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace3D, or similar software • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm • Water/Wastewater, Technology, Federal facilities experience is a plus • Project Management experience is a plus • This role is intended to physically located in Folsom, CA or Walnut Creek, CA • Preference given to local candidates. • LI-MO1 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering • Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license • Experience in commercial or institutional facilities • Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
See More Details >>At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Coordinator/EIT candidate to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Northern California. This position includes engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Mechanical Engineer or Project Manager. The Coordinator/EIT may work independently on small tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects. The design projects this individual will support include a variety of market sectors: Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal. In the role of Mechanical Coordinator/EIT, we'll count on you to: • Perform routine HVAC/mechanical and plumbing engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures • Work independently on small HVAC/mechanical and plumbing design projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger HVAC/mechanical and plumbing design projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project. • Coordinate workload to complete the documents on schedule. • Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations • Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications. • Work with HVAC and plumbing vendors to select mechanical and plumbing equipment, systems, and devices. • Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables • Review mechanical and plumbing documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines. • Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents. • Provide construction contract administration as needed. • Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed. • Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering • Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate • Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression. • Recent graduates will be considered • Project Management experience is a plus • Experience using IESVE Calculation Software • Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace3D, or similar software • Construction administration experience is a plus • Preference given to local candidates • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm • Experience in sustainable design/LEED desired, but not required Required Qualifications • Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, and equipment selection software) • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,967.00 - $109,106.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Primary Location: United States-California-Walnut Creek Other Locations: United States-California-Folsom Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Building Mechanical Job Posting: May 2, 2025 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Folsom, CA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, demanding extensive training under certified professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 46,215 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,347.94 in Folsom, CA. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring mechanical professionals in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $69,000 annually for experienced professionals.
