Associate Mechanical Engineer Journey - Advanced Energy Solutions

About the position

SMUD's Distributed Energy Solutions team is seeking a technical individual to help commercial and industrial customers 'Go Electric' by supporting customer projects to convert gas fired equipment to efficient electric equipment. Emphasis will be around calculations of customer equipment energy usage to report on customer savings. Qualified candidates will be expected to be in the field with the ability to physically inspect customer mechanical and electrical equipment. Are you able to manage customer and contractor projects in energy related fields? If so, please submit your application today! Under general supervision, performs minor to moderately complex mechanical engineering core responsibilities, including problem resolution/project assignments, in the most efficient, safe and cost-effective manner, and that comply with regulatory requirements and restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical assessment to determine the impact of changing electrical load profiles and the effect on the utility distribution systems when electrifying natural gas consuming water heating and space heating end uses with heat pump technology.
• Coordinates with third parties on the latest for engineering design fundamentals, considering modification and alterations to the proposed design, factoring in implications of an alternative approach.
• Coordinates with building simulation teams on modeling results submitted for electrification and energy efficiency incentives; conducts evaluations of modeling approaches and sets expectations for simulation results and reports submitted.
• Performs and provides guidance for mechanical engineering development and integration of new design concepts, system improvements and energy saving measures into SMUD customers’ facilities’ mechanical systems.
• Monitors, evaluates, and interprets federal, state, local and industry standards including the State of California Title 24 part 6 and other codes and regulations.
• Develops and maintains expertise and knowledge of current industry practices, standards, correct engineering applications and interpretations in support of customer projects using energy efficient equipment.
• Plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors, guides, reviews, and conducts work activities associated with department internal/external projects in accordance with established task objectives and schedule.
• Presents to both internal and external audiences using visual presentation tools, on current design concepts and utility incentive offerings to further support the SMUD customer base.
• Performs other related duties as needed to include working outside of typical business hours when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least three (3+) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) test. In lieu of having passed the EIT, incumbent will be expected to pass the test prior to completion of the first year of employment as a condition of probation.

Nice-to-haves

• Registration as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of California.
• 5 years relative work experience in the private sector supporting mechanical engineering for commercial projects.
• Project Management Experience.
• Experience with selection of mechanical equipment and design of mechanical systems (HVAC, or industrial process equipment for example).
• Experience electrifying (decarbonizing) mechanical systems or process.
• Experience with building simulation modeling (for example, Energy Pro, eQUEST, Energy Plus).
• Energy modeling experience in support of Title 24 compliance.
• Experience with mechanical load calculation software and HVAC equipment selection.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule eligibility.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Employee engagement and satisfaction.