Senior Mechanical Engineer (Water)

at  Carollo Engineers Inc

Overview:
Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (Water) to join our dynamic Water & Wastewater Infrastructure team to support our fast growing business within Canada. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the design of pump stations, water wastewater treatment plants, showcasing exceptional technical expertise and problem-solving skills. Your primary role will be to lead the design phase of these critical water & wastewater projects, ensuring that they meet all regulatory requirements and client specifications.
At Carollo you’ll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo’s vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm and you’ll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the mechanical portion of medium to large sized projects for water and wastewater pump stations & treatment facilities
• Production of contract documents including plans and specifications
• Performs heating/cooling and system hydraulic calculations
• Develops Process and Control schematics
• Develop and provide engineering input to General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Mentors and trains staff-level mechanical engineers
• Enforces company and client standards on projects
• Prepares construction and design cost estimates
• Conducts quality management reviews of mechanical design
• Participates in continuing editing and development of mechanical master specifications
• Develops project specific specifications for unusual or unique instrumentation applications
• Prioritizes and balances competing project demands and conflicting project requirements
• Manages other mechanical engineers and CADD technicians to effectively complete work with attention to detail
• Delegates tasks to others and follows ups on completion and quality of work
• Identifies and consults with others on solutions to unusual, difficult, or complex tasks
• Effectively participates in client contacts and business development efforts
• Identifies alternatives, evaluates each, and determines appropriate actions to move forward
• Makes solid and implementable decisions in a timely manner
• Reduces complex aspects of mechanical engineering to terms understandable to others
• Attends to details in preparation or review of calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Monitors scope, schedule, and budget and controls the work to the project plan
• Understands, implements, and enforces company and client technical standards on project
• Assist in writing technical proposals and bids.
• Travel required when requested
• Makes site visits to observe during construction and operation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10-15 years experience in the design of mechanical systems for water projects
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of national and local energy, mechanical and fire codes
• Extensive knowledge of hazardous/classified area design
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, control strategies, and the development of control schematics based upon these documents
• Proficient working with multi-discipline project teams, including a leadership role of mechanical project teams
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision on medium to large mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Expert in the design of mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Understanding of projects at the conceptual level, and develops corresponding mechanical engineering scope of work, budget and schedule
• Ability to work independently to effectively complete routine or moderately complex tasks
• Ability to simultaneously think beyond past approaches and propose practical approaches to mechanical design and construction
• Strong verbal and written communications skills that are well organized and persuasive
• Proficient in public speaking roles
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with BIM and/or Navis Works or Revit

Other Compensation and Benefits:
Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status

• Manages the mechanical portion of medium to large sized projects for water and wastewater pump stations & treatment facilities
• Production of contract documents including plans and specifications
• Performs heating/cooling and system hydraulic calculations
• Develops Process and Control schematics
• Develop and provide engineering input to General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Mentors and trains staff-level mechanical engineers
• Enforces company and client standards on projects
• Prepares construction and design cost estimates
• Conducts quality management reviews of mechanical design
• Participates in continuing editing and development of mechanical master specifications
• Develops project specific specifications for unusual or unique instrumentation applications
• Prioritizes and balances competing project demands and conflicting project requirements
• Manages other mechanical engineers and CADD technicians to effectively complete work with attention to detail
• Delegates tasks to others and follows ups on completion and quality of work
• Identifies and consults with others on solutions to unusual, difficult, or complex tasks
• Effectively participates in client contacts and business development efforts
• Identifies alternatives, evaluates each, and determines appropriate actions to move forward
• Makes solid and implementable decisions in a timely manner
• Reduces complex aspects of mechanical engineering to terms understandable to others
• Attends to details in preparation or review of calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Monitors scope, schedule, and budget and controls the work to the project plan
• Understands, implements, and enforces company and client technical standards on project
• Assist in writing technical proposals and bids.
• Travel required when requested
• Makes site visits to observe during construction and operatio