Mechanical Engineer

Tetra Tech

Arvada, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Construction, Consulting, Data Entry, Datasheets, Depth Perception, Engineer in Training (EIT), Engineering Management, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Selection, Establish Priorities, Federal Contracts, Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics, Industry Standards, Keyboards, Knowledge Base, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Science, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Natural Gas, Oil and Gas, People Management, Petrochemicals, Physics, Piping, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Purchase Orders, Requirements Management, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Team Player, Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA), Thermodynamics, Time Management, User Documentation, Water Treatment, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Arvada, CO
POSTED
1 day ago

OpportunityLDIS LLC, a Tetra Tech Company, provides integrated engineering and design solutions for the Energy, Petrochem, Renewables, Water Treatment and Life Sciences markets. Our team meets these changing needs by being a trusted partner to each of our clients. In addition to conventional facility solutions and designs, our projects include Hydrogen Electrolysis, Ammonia Production Facilities, Renewable Natural Gas Processing, Emissions Reduction Studies, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, wastewater, pharmaceuticals, and much more.Your RoleA mechanical engineer's primary responsibility is safety. They specify, review, and oversee the design of mechanical equipment and piping systems, ensuring they fulfill their intended process design safely, economically, and reliably. Mechanical engineers play a critical role in coordinating and communicating with other engineering disciplines, designers, supply chain personnel, vendors, and clients. Mechanical engineers must be able to ask timely and relevant questions along with reading, interpreting, and using good judgment with regards to identification and applicability of industry standards and codes. Physics, thermodynamics, materials science, fluid mechanics, statics, and dynamics are critical knowledge bases mechanical engineers must utilize with strong analytical skills to inform practical and timely decisions regarding mechanical equipment design and selection.Job ResponsibilitiesLead a discipline engineering team on projects with minimal guidance; supervise design personnel and other staff specialists.Review and check designs; assist in the development of design guides, guide specifications and design control procedures.Serve as the lead Engineer or technical expert on medium projects; plan and manage the engineering activities on a project.Maintain the schedule and budget of assigned projects.Conduct engineering tasks while supervising work for a small team of engineers assigned to a project.Develop specifications and data sheets for mechanical and packaged equipment.Generate and maintain equipment and piping specialty item lists.Identify, utilize, and interpret applicable industry codes and standards.Develop material requisitions and technical bid evaluations.Take ownership of multidisciplinary squad check reviews of vendor drawings and data for conformance to codes and specifications.Review and contribute equipment information on flow diagrams and P&IDs.Identify suitable materials of construction and compatibility requirements.Perform engineering calculations including piping hoop stress, NPSHA, flow velocity, pressure, etc.Provide mechanical engineering data and input to support development of other disciplines' deliverables.Facilitate coordination meetings with equipment vendors.Utilize web-based and vendor software for preliminary equipment sizing and selection.Develop budgetary cost and delivery basis for equipment.Develop mechanical engineering budget hour estimates and assumptions for proposals.Participate in project and client meetings including facilitating design reviews.Interface with other disciplines, vendors, clients and contractors.Prepare specifications detailing performance requirements, specific components, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.Visit vendor facilities and jobsites as necessary.Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions, bid tabulations on simple purchases, and review vendor drawings for compliance with specifications.Demonstrate a focus on safe, efficient, and cost-effective design.QualificationsRequired: ABET accredited institution, BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or higher.EIT certification required.PE license desired.Minimum 7-10 years of experience in engineering.Experience in the Oil and Gas industry highly recommended.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Proficient in Microsoft office—especially Microsoft Excel.Bluebeam experience is a plus.Ability to work in a fast‑paced project environment and manage multiple tasks.Target Salary Range$100,000 to $120,000. Tetra Tech considers numerous factors in determining pay, including but not limited to education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.Physical RequirementsConstantly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms.Constantly use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate objects.Light work that includes lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and, occasionally, up to 50 pounds.Frequently moving about to accomplish tasks.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities are required to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.Requires composure and ability to prioritize and manage several urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a prominent level of competence and accuracy.Work Environment / Environmental FactorsPredominantly an indoor office environment, but may include extreme temperatures (cold, heat), fumes, variable weather conditions, outdoor work, and noise due to some travel and work on worksites.Additional InformationPosition: Full-time, exempt.Work Location: 5620 Ward Rd. Suite 200 Arvada, CO 80002.This position offers the flexibility to have a hybrid in-office work schedule.Travel: Less than 15%.Life At Tetra TechComprehensive 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 TechTetra 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.Equal OpportunityTetra 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable 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 combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1966