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Process Mechanical Engineer
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What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$120,002 / year median in Hawaii
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Industry Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry's best and most innovative engineering employers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious Process-Mechanical Engineer to work on water/wastewater projects locally in Hawaii and across the Western United States. As a Process-Mechanical Engineer in Hawaii, you will join a core group of water/wastewater and mechanical engineers and designers on studies, designs, and field assignments to deliver innovative solutions to challenging technical problems that our clients face. Your assignments will focus on water/wastewater projects but may also include broader process-mechanical engagements. You will be part of our collaborative team in Hawaii and aligned with Jacobs' Infrastructure Design Department centered out of Corvallis, OR to provide the following services:
- Evaluation of pumping, treatment, and process options to determine the best approaches to solve client challenges
- Ability to understand and communicate complex problems and solutions with clients
- Planning and design for full-scale pumping, treatment systems, and treatment plant improvements for construction
- Development of facility layouts and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
- Development of construction documents, including drawings and specifications
- Evaluation and selection of process equipment, pumping systems, pipe materials, and valves
- Data analysis and computer modeling
- Technical report writing
- Bidding and permitting services support
- Construction services support
- Field inspection of treatment/mechanical equipment Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive process mechanical engineering and project delivery experience with water, wastewater and/or industrial treatment, including planning, evaluations, and design
- Educational emphasis and a strong interest in treatment and/or mechanical system design and operation
- Self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis skills, technical problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ideally, you'll have:
- Master's degree in civil, mechanical, or related engineering discipline
- 10 or more years of direct experience in municipal wastewater treatment or process mechanical for water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and conveyance systems experience
- Hydraulic modeling skills (e.g. Fathom, Pipe-Flo)
- Construction or facility operations experience
- Active in relevant professional organizations
- Working with and leading project teams and or managing projects
- Experience working and communicating directly with clients #LI-KS6