Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerThe Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Mechanical Engineer to our Mining team based in Salt Lake City, UT.Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.Your Impact: Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.Position Summary:Tetra Tech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with industrial experience in the Mining sector. The engineer will be responsible as the design technical lead and discipline leader on piping systems; HVAC systems; material handling systems; Crushing circuits projects.Essential Job Functions: The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:Responsible for developing the engineering and design of small to large heavy industrial projects. Researches, develops, and supports the design on a variety of mechanical equipment, facilities, components, and systems for industrial purposes.Perform discrete or integrated project mechanical engineering and design work by assigning and overseeing the work and by taking an active role in the work.Assists with development of equipment and materials specification, bid evaluation and selection.Perform project definition, generate, and review project requirements.Plans and directs all design engineers, drafters, and technical engineers working on specific projects. Coordinate and manage design criteria and details with other departments.Participate in meetings with the client and project team to establish project objectives and to coordinate and/or resolve design problems.Maintains effective communication with project team members and with the customer.Manage simultaneous projects with competing priorities in various execution phases on a wide variety of industrial processes.Accountable for meeting project cost and schedule requirements; evaluates and approves changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project.Perform QA function on engineering deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, analysis) for accuracy, completeness and compliance with technical standards and applicable legislated requirements.Perform in conjunction with the Project Manager, initiate written change requests for job-hour budgets, schedules and construction commodity quantities, when required.Create technical documentation, specifications, and operating procedures.Conduct design basis, conceptual design, and detailed design.Manage other staff members and support staff to direct teams in the timely completion of projects.Review internal and external design documents and provide feedback on concept and code compliance, adherence to contract requirements, constructability, cost optimization and other factors for a complete and accurate design package.Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or Mechanical Engineering.Minimum 10 years of experience demonstrated in Mechanical Engineering related to mining sector.Can demonstrate a focus is on system efficiency, reliability, safety, trouble shooting, optimization, and waste minimization.Material selection and stress analysis capabilities for platework and piping systems required.Experience in preparing and understanding P&ID and PFD diagrams required.Detailed knowledge of industrial and mining sector, piping and design, including process and mechanical standard graphical symbols is preferred.Must be capable of directing the work of other technical design staff in a team environment and participate in day-to-day design activities.Experience with mechanical integrity and applicable codes: API, ASME, MSS, ASTM and other generally accepted governing standards.Must be an effective communicator and leader to success in a challenging and fast-paced environment.Must have the ability to utilize numerous modelling software to properly design, troubleshoot, and optimize a variety of operations.Must be able to manage multiple project efforts, prioritizing task and resources.PE Strongly preferred, or an ability to acquire.Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products such as: Microsoft Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.Life at Tetra Tech: The perks of working at Tetra Tech include: • Comprehensive 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 Tech: Tetra 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. Tetra 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, sex, marital or familial status, 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.