Wastewater Lead Mechanic - Brownstown, MI

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

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is seeking a reliable and skilled Lead Mechanic to join our team at South Huron Valley Utility Authority in Brownstown,  MI. In this role, you'll read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and technical illustrations. You'll also perform skilled repair work, on wastewater treatment plant equipment and instruments. We'll lean on you to inspect, repair and maintain electrical and/or electro-mechanical operating and control systems, equipment and fixtures.

As a Lead Mechanic, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. You’ll grow your expertise to help your team succeed in the safe and critical operation, maintenance and repair of mission-essential equipment and components including mechanical, electrical, and general commercial and industrial facilities systems. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise in our client’s facilities. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team and our planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains and repairs wiring and lighting systems, electrical control equipment, meters, outlets, and panels

• Installs new equipment, interprets oral and written instructions, specifications, wiring diagrams, and codes

• Establishes and maintains scheduled electrical maintenance program for the plant's equipment

• May repair electrical and electronic instruments

• Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences

• Accountable for maintenance related recordkeeping and prepares routine and special reports

• Ensures work orders and other data is correctly tracked and managed using appropriate computer maintenance management system (CMMS)

• Exercises independent judgment in solving normal work problems under general supervision of Maintenance Manager, Project Manager, or Lead using standard and special electrical tools and equipment

• Keeps electrical maintenance records, prepares labor and material estimates

• Understands the mathematics of electricity and machines

• Under the direction of the Team Lead, provides on-the-job training to less experienced employees

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical machinery or equipment

• Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions

• Replaces bearings, packing, seals, shafts, sleeves, seats, or other components found in treatment plant equipment

• Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

• Daily and punctual attendance in the office and/or job site or off-site locations is required

• This position required to be available on an on-call basis for emergencies

• ravel between work locations is required

• Performs other related duties as assigned 

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here's what you'll need

• 5-7 years of experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance. 

• Possession of a valid State Driver’s License with no major infractions

Ideally, you'll also have

• High School Diploma or a GED Certificate.

• Some trade school education with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical equipment and metal fabrication.

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the construction, repair, and operation of engines, pumps, and other mechanical equipment related to water/wastewater treatment plant operations and procedures; safe work practices.

• Demonstrated ability to use computers and computer software including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and to enter data into computerized management systems to compose and complete computer reports.

• Electrically Qualified as defined by OSHA.

• Level 1 Maintenance Certification with CWEA/MWEA.

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

60,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

70,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $70,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Rockwood	Michigan	United States
Troy	Michigan	United States