Hydraulic Facility Engineer

Amentum•Detroit, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community. We are hiring a Hydraulic Facility Engineer to work in Dearborn, MI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Hydraulic Engineering.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.
Strong technical leadership, organization, and teamwork

Nice To Haves

Two (2) year of related experience in engineering
Knowledge of fuels, lubricants and heat transfer fluids
Working knowledge of industrial process piping systems, material compatibility and fittings
Experience working with Skilled trades
Experience in Plant or Facilities Engineering.
Familiar with welding, joining, and machine shop operations
Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids, and mechanical systems modeling
Experience with data acquisition and control systems
Experience with MCXI, VXI, Visual Basic, C++, LabView, and Linux
Proficiency in CAD tools (like AutoCAD) and hydraulic models (like HEC-RAS, SWMM, or EPANET).
Strong grasp of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and pipe network behavior.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the design, installation, and application of mechanical systems used in facility
Direct and manage design and operations of hydraulic pump rooms
Specify, develop, design the facilities utility interfaces for test cell mechanical equipment used in support of testing
Specify and develop designs for central building process mechanical equipment
Work in collaboration with customers, test engineers, and support staff
Prepare mechanical system specifications and project timing plans
Design, modify, and adapt fluid systems used to control facility test stands condition in order to meet changing customer and product needs
Serve as technical resource for design, estimating, and scheduling of equipment install projects; Interact with AE firms, CCM partners, and equipment suppliers
Work with skilled trades, other team members, technicians to install, modify, and commission new mechanical equipment
Assure the accurate completion of new or modified systems documentation and drawings