The Chief Mechanical Engineer – Utilities and Infrastructure provides senior-level technical leadership and strategic direction for the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of mechanical systems supporting utility operations and public infrastructure. This role oversees engineering integrity across assets such as pumping stations, HVAC, piping systems, mechanical treatment equipment, and energy-related mechanical infrastructure. The Chief Engineer ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, asset reliability goals, sustainability initiatives, and capital project objectives.
Technical Leadership & Oversight
Lead the mechanical engineering function for utility and infrastructure assets, ensuring sound design, operation, and maintenance strategies.
Serve as the senior technical authority on mechanical systems across water, wastewater, power, and facility infrastructure projects.
Design & Standards Development
Develop, review, and approve design standards and specifications for mechanical systems including pumps, piping, valves, turbines, HVAC, and process equipment.
Ensure integration of best practices, sustainability principles, and resilience strategies in all designs.
Project & Infrastructure Planning
Support master planning and capital project execution involving new construction, upgrades, and lifecycle extensions of mechanical infrastructure.
Provide engineering input into feasibility studies, system optimization assessments, and asset condition evaluations.
Reliability & Maintenance Strategy
Establish guidelines for mechanical reliability, preventive maintenance, and asset lifecycle planning.
Support condition-based monitoring, root cause failure analysis, and risk mitigation for critical mechanical systems.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure adherence to applicable mechanical codes (e.g., ASME, API, ISO), safety standards, and environmental regulations.
Lead technical reviews and audits to verify compliance and mitigate operational risks.
Interdepartmental & Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate with civil, electrical, and operations teams to deliver integrated utility solutions.
Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies as the technical lead.
Innovation & Sustainability
Champion innovation in mechanical system design and energy efficiency across utility infrastructure.
Incorporate low-carbon technologies and renewable-ready designs where feasible.
Mechanical Systems Design for Utilities and Public Infrastructure
Engineering Governance and Standards Development
Reliability and Lifecycle Optimization of Mechanical Assets
Capital Projects – Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance
Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory Engineering Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration with Operations and Other Disciplines
Sustainability, Efficiency, and Innovation in Utility Systems
Mentoring and Development of Engineering Talent
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 15 years of experience in utility-scale mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or principal engineer capacity.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer preferred.
Extensive knowledge of utility infrastructure (e.g., pumping stations, energy recovery systems, HVAC, mechanical treatment systems).
Advanced knowledge of mechanical codes, materials, and engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CAE tools)
Strong leadership and decision-making skills in technical environments
Expertise in mechanical design reviews, failure analysis, and performance optimization
Excellent written and verbal communication for interfacing with leadership, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders