: GFT is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Team in Roseville, CA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Roseville, CA office. Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here. What you’ll be challenged to do: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. In this role, you will lead and oversee the design and modification of mechanical power generation systems, turbine generator auxiliary equipment, and site utilities while coordinating across multiple disciplines. You will manage project schedules, financial performance, and daily project activities for both public and private sector clients. Additional responsibilities include supporting business development efforts, participating in client meetings, preparing RFPs, and identifying new opportunities. You’ll also conduct field assessments, oversee construction administration, and ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant mechanical system designs. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: • Supervising project team efforts for assigned projects. Working constructively with project team members to resolve issues. • Coordinating the review of the scope of work between engineering teams. • Design of various mechanical systems. • Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines. • Mentoring junior staff • Construction assistance including shop drawing review, contractor relations, and site surveys. • Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams. • Deliver projects on time and within client budgets. • Closely monitors performance metrics against established key performance indicators and provides weekly and monthly reports of project performance. • Continually monitors and manages costs including procurements, labor, and other costs against the project budget. Continually reports progress as required to record the advancement of the project. • Performing site survey of existing system conditions. • Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines. • Participate on project teams in an active production and QA/QC role in accordance with GF standards. • Preparation of project specifications. • Preparation of construction cost estimates. • Perform quality work that promotes client retention. • Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including schematic diagrams, calculations, controls, details and specifications for the project. • Prepares project-related correspondence to consultants, contractors, and other agencies. • Business development and preparation of proposals. : What you will bring to our firm: • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering • Licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer (preferably in in CA) • Licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer in other states a plus. • 15-years experience in mechanical engineering consulting including experience with clients and public agencies and the private sector • A thorough understanding of power generation regulations, and utility standards of practice • Computer proficiency in applications within MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project) • Knowledge of Autocad and BIM • Excellent writing and oral communication skills required • Demonstrated understanding of technical and contractual aspects of design and design-build projects • Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets and schedules. • Successfully complete and pass a background check. 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. #LI-DNI #LI-ML1 : 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 or REMOTE Compensation: $180,000 - $210,000 Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time 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.
See More Details >>GIG - West / Generation, Industrial & Government This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties. Disclaimer: Be cautious and only respond to emails from our “mesainc.com” domain. We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels. This is a virtual position in the United States where you will work from your personal residence in a distraction free space. We are currently hiring/performing work in the following state: any US state. We’ve got the power to energize Your career and spark YOUR Work/Life Balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive meaningful career in power, distribution, transmission, engineering, design, technology, or innovation at Mesa Associates, Inc. Mesa seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in fossil and hydro power generation projects. Experience with multi-discipline projects in fossil and hydro power generation is required. Familiarity with PG&E, SCE, or other power generating utility processes is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to identify, analyze, and solve the more difficult technical problems related to specialty area. • Possess aptitude for computing and design. • Possess good verbal and written communication skills. • Possess good interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment. • Possess willingness to accept responsibility for technical adequacy of all output. • Possess willingness to adhere to Mesa and customer safety requirements. • Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the department. Education/Experience/Licensure: • BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university • 8-20 years • California PE Responsibilities: • As a fully competent Engineer, independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements. • Capable of acting as Lead Engineer on single discipline projects or smaller multi-discipline projects, responsible for determining design approach and working with design team to prepare required design documents (e.g., drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.). • Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project, or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of limited scope. • Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. • Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills or application specific software. • Manages personal task assignments, and for designated projects manages assignments of other design team members to ensure adherence to scope, schedule and budget. • Identifies conflicting design or schedule requirements and generates Project Deviation Notices in a timely fashion • May work as a Project Engineer. • May make project level decisions on assigned projects. BENEFITS: • Paid Time Off • Holiday Pay – 10 Annually • Group Medical/Dental Insurance • Life Insurance (Company Paid) • Disability Insurance (Company Paid) • 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan • 401(K) Matching Contribution • Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan • Long Term Care Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Fitness Center Reimbursement • Annual Performance Bonus • 9/80 Work Schedule ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $125,643.12 - $174,674 The expected compensation is a range determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, and qualifications of the candidate, internal equity, work location, and hiring department’s fiscal resources. Notice to External Search Firms:Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.
See More Details >>Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary/Objective:Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for performing complex activities relating to the design, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and systems. Exercises independent judgment in method, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Develop mechanical and electromechanical products by studying requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials. Own all phases of the product development process from concept, through prototyping, design validation testing to production drawingsDesign involvement will range from concept to product realization using 3D solid modeling software.Specific tasks include design of mechanical parts and assemblies, including electronic enclosures, machined metal parts, sheet metal components, and 3D printed parts (additive manufacturing) incorporating electrical and cabling systems into designs.Other design aspects include material selection, tolerance analysis, thermal solution design, implementation of human interface elements such as connectors and buttons, and routing of wiring harnesses.Coordinate design efforts with internal Electrical Engineers, interface with vendors and external machine shops for prototyping/mass production.Generate documentation such as exploded assembly drawings and develop bills of materials (BOMs) in coordination with engineering document control team.Produce test fixtures and provide direct support to local manufacturing and contract manufacturers in Asia. Provide support for customer issues and mechanical related operational issues.Design, develop, manufacture and install new or modified mechanical components or systems.Iterate designs quickly to find the optimal product configuration.Perform thorough analysis and validation on mechanical designs leveraging both hands-on problem solving as well as exercising sound engineering practices.POSITION REQUIREMENTS: BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of mechanical design, product development and R&D experience related to mass production and manufacturing.Demonstrable experience with hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting.Experience with and knowledge of different manufacturing methods such as sheet metal forming, machining, casting, weldment and injection molding for efficient part design.Knowledge of and experience with 3D printing technologies and printers, SLA, FDM, SLS. Makerspace experience is a plus.CAD Proficiency including 3D modeling and 2D drafting. Solidworks preferred.Experience with finite element analysis such as SolidWorks Simulation is a plus. Ability to work independently and exercise solid decision makingSelf-motifvating work ethic with a drive to understand all aspects of a design project. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Detail-orientedGood organizational and multi-tasking skillsProblem-solving and analysis skillsTime management and task completion skillsTeam playerSuccessful candidates must be highly capable in each of the following dimensions: adaptability, curiosity, resourcefulness, analytical thinking/problem solving, pro-activity, collaboration, technological savvy, operating in a dynamic environmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, twist and turn body. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds, as well as pushing or pulling items with a force of up to 15 pounds.This position does require the ability to perform under stressful conditions and high-volume demands.EEOC & DFEH Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Roseville, CA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 580,750 mechanical engineers nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,894.50 in Roseville, CA. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical engineers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $95,000 annually for experienced professionals.
