We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Chief Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure to lead the mechanical design and engineering execution of complex water treatment and conveyance projects. This role provides technical leadership, quality assurance, and mentorship within the mechanical engineering discipline, ensuring innovative, sustainable, and code-compliant solutions for water infrastructure systems.
Technical Leadership
Serve as the discipline lead for mechanical systems in water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure.
Oversee the development of mechanical design packages, including P&IDs, equipment layouts, pipe routing, and mechanical specifications.
Provide expert input on the selection and integration of pumps, blowers, valves, chemical feed systems, HVAC, and other mechanical equipment.
Project Delivery & Oversight
Lead and review mechanical design deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
Ensure adherence to client specifications, industry standards (e.g., ASME, AWWA, API), and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with project managers, civil, electrical, and process engineers to deliver coordinated, multidiscipline designs.
Quality Assurance & Standardization
Establish and maintain mechanical engineering standards, templates, and quality procedures.
Review and approve mechanical design submittals, calculations, drawings, and contractor RFIs.
Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows, design tools, and documentation quality.
Mentorship & Team Development
Mentor mid-level and junior mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
Conduct technical training on design practices, new technologies, and water infrastructure best practices.
Promote knowledge sharing and a culture of engineering excellence.
Innovation & Sustainability
Integrate energy-efficient and sustainable mechanical solutions into water treatment designs.
Evaluate new technologies and equipment to improve plant reliability, lifecycle cost, and environmental performance.
Lead value engineering and constructability reviews to optimize mechanical system design.
Mechanical design leadership for water and wastewater infrastructure
Quality control and engineering standardization
Equipment selection and system integration
Cross-discipline coordination and mentoring
Sustainable and cost-effective mechanical solutions
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
Master’s degree (preferred)
Certifications (Preferred):
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering
Membership in ASME, AWWA, or similar professional organizations
Experience:
12+ years of mechanical engineering experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects
Proven track record of leading mechanical design on large-scale municipal or industrial water projects
Experience with design-build or EPC delivery models is a plus
Skills:
Expertise in pump selection, pipe stress analysis, equipment layout, and mechanical codes
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or 3D modeling tools and engineering calculation software
Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary coordination skills
Deep understanding of project lifecycle from concept to commissioning