Mechanical Engineer, PE

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we collaborate with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our global innovation hubs will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

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As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be part of our dynamic team, contributing to mechanical systems design for industrial, commercial, wastewater, and water facilities. Your work will span system expansions, total replacements, and new facility construction. This person will work closely with project managers and mechanical leadership to assist with the development of design documents including engineering reports, calculations and analysis, drawings, specifications, and the engineer’s opinion of probable construction costs. This person should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with internal and external clients.

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.

Your Role

• If you have an EIT Certificate but not a PE License, you will support the development of mechanical system designs from concept phase through construction under the direction of a Professional Engineer including the development of construction documents.
• If you have a PE License, you will lead mechanical system designs from concept phase through construction with the assistance of an EIT including the development of construction documents.
• 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 HVAC (airside and hydronic) and plumbing systems.
• Review and edit construction specifications using MasterSpec for each applicable project.
• Participate in construction administration. Responsibilities include responding to contractor RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and handling construction submittals. Conduct construction site field observations and prepare punch lists during various stages of construction.
  
  

Qualifications

• (4-10) 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is recommended but not required. Must obtain your PE License within 12 months of hire date.
• REVIT/BIM and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Familiarity with building codes, ASHRAE design manuals and guides, and USGBC LEED requirements, specifically for new or existing facilities.
• Basic knowledge of building mechanical equipment is desired. Some examples include 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
  
  

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than550locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees —28,000associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assist in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include health insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, time off with pay (TOWP), 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.

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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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized the equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 200 IEW