What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Mechanical Engineer to our Denver, CO office. The successful candidate will work closely with national industry leaders and local experts to support clients with design and construction documentation for building mechanical systems in new and existing facilities. As a member of the Tetra Tech Mechanical Team, you will encounter exceptional growth opportunities. Tetra Tech is dedicated to investing in its people, offering support for a variety of career paths.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
- Lead mechanical design on a variety of projects, from concept phase through construction. Our projects span commercial, federal, municipal, and industrial sectors, including water and wastewater treatment plants.
- Mentor junior engineers with the potential to develop a group as desired.
- Perform HVAC load calculations, energy models, life cycle cost analysis, and ventilation calculations in compliance with applicable codes and energy efficiency standards.
- Size equipment and develop layouts for airside and hydronic systems.
- Develop specifications using MasterSpec
- Coordinate with other disciplines, internal teams, and external stakeholders (vendors, clients, and contractors).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) required.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.
- 10 years in mechanical design, specifically related to design and construction documentation for mechanical, plumbing and performance-based fire protection systems in new and existing facilities.
- Working knowledge of REVIT and AutoCad systems.
- Comprehensive understanding of building codes, ASHRAE design manuals and guides, and USGBC LEED requirements, specifically for new or existing facilities.
- Ability to provide hands-on design and design team leadership on commercial, federal, and municipal projects.
- Detailed knowledge of building mechanical equipment including fans, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, chilled and hot water loops, boilers, motors, pumps, variable speed drives, direct digital temperature controls and building automation systems. Plumbing and/or performance fire-protection experience also desired.
- This position could require periodic travel, approximately 15% or more
CO Salary: $131,000 - $160,000 dependent on experience
This posting will expire 2/23/2025
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Salary : $131,000 - $160,000
