Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Harlingen, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning. These apprenticeships typically last three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a nationwide presence of 762,600 mechanical engineers, with a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Harlingen, TX, apprentices can earn an average of $1,054.50 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $1270.75 weekly. Educational pathways through trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
Garver is seeking a Process Mechanical Team Leader to join our Water Design Center (WDC) team in Harlingen, TX. As part of Garver’s growing Water Design Centers, you’ll lead a team responsible for producing designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations, and other ancillary infrastructure associated with water and wastewater projects company wide. 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 for business development purposes and when a project requires a site assessment as well as support during construction. Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Design water and wastewater treatment processes • Evaluate, select, and implement water and wastewater equipment • Lead the design pump stations, lift stations, and pump selection • Lead hydraulic analyses of water and wastewater treatment plants • Lead conceptual level designs for water and wastewater treatment systems • Lead detailed designs, including contract documents (plans and specifications) • Oversee the development of construction drawings and 3D models • Support construction projects • Coordinate with other support discipline activities, regional Garver offices, and regulatory and funding agencies • Support regional teams with treatment related business development activities • Develop scope, schedule, level of effort, and fees for projects • Plan and monitor budgets • Ensure quality program compliance and delivery of work products that adhere to Garver standardization • Manage and mentor teams About Garver's Water Infrastructure Design Center: The Water Infrastructure Design Center is a knowledge-based hub that excels in highly technical, multi-discipline water and wastewater designs for locations all across Garver’s footprint. The WIDC was created to bring together every unique discipline necessary to design custom solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure facilities, including civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, construction, applications, and operations. Having a focused team with in-person collaboration using the latest 3D and 4D BIM/Civil3D/MicroStation software leads to more efficient delivery, shorter design schedules, and lower change order percentages. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, biosystems/agricultural, or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program • Professional Engineer Licensure (PE) • 8 or more years of direct design experience with municipal water and wastewater facilities • Two or more years of experience leading project teams • Experience overseeing facility designs, including detailed plans and specifications for major projects • Understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant systems in a facility-wide environment • Experience performing process equipment evaluation, sizing, and cost estimation • Experience with hydraulic modeling software Preferred Skills and Attributes • Master’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, biosystems/agricultural, or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program • Certification as a Pump Systems Assessment Professional • Professional Engineer Licensure (PE) in several states, including TX, OK, NM, AZ, CO • 10 years or more of experience with municipal water and wastewater related design • Five or more years of experience leading project teams • Relationships with municipal clients in Garver’s footprint • A record of active participation in professional organizations such as AWWA, WEF, WRF 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 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. 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. 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See More Details >>About the Position: The Process Mechanical Team Leader role at Garver is a key leadership position in the Water Design Center (WDC) team in Harlingen, TX. As a seasoned mechanical engineer with expertise in water and wastewater treatment facilities, this individual will lead a team responsible for producing designs that meet the company's high standards. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement efficient design solutions for water and wastewater treatment processes • Evaluate and select appropriate water and wastewater equipment to ensure optimal performance • Lead the design of pump stations, lift stations, and pump selection to maximize efficiency and minimize costs • Conduct hydraulic analyses of water and wastewater treatment plants to ensure compliance with industry regulations • Develop conceptual level designs for water and wastewater treatment systems that prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility • Oversee the development of construction drawings and 3D models to facilitate smooth project execution About Garver's Water Infrastructure Design Center: The Water Infrastructure Design Center is a cutting-edge hub that excels in highly technical, multi-discipline water and wastewater designs for locations across Garver's footprint. This knowledge-based center brings together every unique discipline necessary to design custom solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure facilities. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, biosystems/agricultural, or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program • Professional Engineer Licensure (PE) • 8 or more years of direct design experience with municipal water and wastewater facilities • Two or more years of experience leading project teams Preferred Skills and Attributes: • Master's degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, biosystems/agricultural, or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program • Certification as a Pump Systems Assessment Professional • 10 years or more of experience with municipal water and wastewater related design
See More Details >>TITLE: Superintendent – Sheet Metal JOB DUTIES / GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The Superintendent will report directly to the General Superintendent. The Superintendent is responsible for leading and managing a team of foremen and sheet metal technicians to deliver exceptional quality and customer service to our clients. The Superintendent will be closely working with leadership to understand the goals and direction of Pueblo Mechanical and lead their team to generate profits. Job Duties: Develop solutions to make sure issues never become problems. Reviews projects with leadership after equipment and subs are procured. Does physical survey of project to ascertain conditions and reports back in writing, if required. Does material and takeoffs for projects in a timely and thorough manner. Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions to include, but not limited to, scheduling, material control, rentals and may provide as required daily supervision on-site for assigned projects. Assures all site personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, company policies and other requirements as they occur. Documents all incidents as they occur and notifies leadership and recommends and implements corrective action. Responsible for assuring that all jobs that are completed have start up sheets for any assets and turned in to start up and warranty. Conducts inspections on jobs, assures jobs are detailed to Pueblo Mechanical standards, assures jobs are ready, and participates as needed, in start-ups and coordinates as needed with contractors, engineers, subcontractors and owners as necessary. Coordinates with shop for production scheduling and deliveries. Ensure all time worked is approved and submitted weekly. Quality Assurance: Ensure quality of work meets and/or exceeds acceptable industry standards. Complete Quality Assurance analysis on projects to prevent call backs and warranty work. Complete job-site walks with clients to ensure complete satisfaction. Build Long-Term Relationships: Client Relationships Proactively build and maintain relationships with current and future clients. Proactively communicate with entire construction team at all times. Subcontractor Relationships Proactively develop relationships with subcontractors to support future growth and opportunities. Be proactive when scheduling subcontractors to ensure overall success of the project. Human Resources: Recognize and track the progress of employees, and properly nominate individuals for promotions and/or incentive bonuses. Assist with interviewing prospective employees and make recommendations. Safety: Assures all Pueblo Mechanical and project specific safety requirements are met. Responsible for ensuring all staff have their personal protection equipment on at all times. Coordinate with safety officer for jobsite visits and ensuring a safe jobsite. General Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be self-motivated and punctual. Must be able to multi-task and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally. Must be professional in appearance and speech. Experience with government facilities a plus. THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
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