What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Vanderweil Engineers?
About Us
If you are looking for an opportunity to break away from your silo to grow your career while being able to work across these various projects, we are looking for you.
Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, and technology services. Working in multiple sectors including Mission Critical Data Centers, Science & Technology, Academic, Healthcare, Commercial and Power. In our 75th year with a staff of 500 located across nine offices, we are proud to be one of the leading independently owned engineering firms in the country.
Come join our Power Group, which is leading the future of the energy and utility generation industry, focused on simple cycle gas turbine and reciprocating engine power plants, combined heat and power, alternative fuels like biogas and hydrogen, fuel cells, thermal and battery storage, among many other cutting-edge technologies. We serve a diverse set of clients including academic, biopharma, casino/hotel resorts, and large scale and municipal utilities, among many other sectors.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound environmental impact as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Power Group Team in Long Beach, CA. (Hybrid onsite role)
You will:
- Design power generation, central utility plant, and thermal distribution projects from concept to completion
- Assist clients improve resiliency, efficiency, sustainability, and decarbonization of large and small scale utility and energy systems
- Expand your skillset by learning from some of the most experienced Power engineers
- Learn how to work outside the box with the Vanderweil approach
- Perform technology and cycle selection for centralized utility generation systems
- Develop heat and mass balances and piping & instrumentation diagrams
- Oversee mechanical systems design including calculations, equipment selection, and piping and ductwork design for construction documents
- Experience a small team atmosphere while working with our multi-disciplinary team across the USA.
- Foster Vanderweil’s commitment to client service
Essential Skills and Background:
- 10 years of related background with a BS degree
- 5 years of direct industrial/power related consulting engineering experience
- Experience with utility master planning, life cycle cost analysis, energy modeling, and hydraulic calculations
- Knowledge of mechanical equipment design, piping, codes, and application of standard engineering practices
- Project engineering and/or lead engineer experience is a plus
- PE license preferred, must be willing to pursue licensing if not current
Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture
We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work schedule allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.
Our wellness programs prioritize our team members’ physical and behavioral health.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
This position in Long Beach, CA has a salary range of $140,000 to $170,000 for a Senior Mechanical Engineer depending on years of experience, licensure, skill sets and education. In addition, we offer 401K company match, flexible work schedule, benefits and wellness program. Reach out to us to discuss total rewards and compensation package.
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000
