Principal Mechanical Engineer, Hydropower

GFT • Roseville, CA

11d • $180,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Team in Roseville, CA ! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Roseville, CA office. Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here. What you’ll be challenged to do: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. In this role, you will lead and oversee the design and modification of mechanical power generation systems, turbine generator auxiliary equipment, and site utilities while coordinating across multiple disciplines. You will manage project schedules, financial performance, and daily project activities for both public and private sector clients. Additional responsibilities include supporting business development efforts, participating in client meetings, preparing RFPs, and identifying new opportunities. You’ll also conduct field assessments, oversee construction administration, and ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant mechanical system designs. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Supervising project team efforts for assigned projects. Working constructively with project team members to resolve issues. Coordinating the review of the scope of work between engineering teams. Design of various mechanical systems. Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines. Mentoring junior staff Construction assistance including shop drawing review, contractor relations, and site surveys. Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams. Deliver projects on time and within client budgets. Closely monitors performance metrics against established key performance indicators and provides weekly and monthly reports of project performance. Continually monitors and manages costs including procurements, labor, and other costs against the project budget. Continually reports progress as required to record the advancement of the project. Performing site survey of existing system conditions. Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines. Participate on project teams in an active production and QA/QC role in accordance with GF standards. Preparation of project specifications. Preparation of construction cost estimates. Perform quality work that promotes client retention. Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including schematic diagrams, calculations, controls, details and specifications for the project. Prepares project-related correspondence to consultants, contractors, and other agencies. Business development and preparation of proposals.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer (preferably in in CA)
• 15-years experience in mechanical engineering consulting including experience with clients and public agencies and the private sector
• A thorough understanding of power generation regulations, and utility standards of practice
• Computer proficiency in applications within MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project)
• Knowledge of Autocad and BIM
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills required
• Demonstrated understanding of technical and contractual aspects of design and design-build projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets and schedules.
• Successfully complete and pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer in other states a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising project team efforts for assigned projects.
• Working constructively with project team members to resolve issues.
• Coordinating the review of the scope of work between engineering teams.
• Design of various mechanical systems.
• Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines.
• Mentoring junior staff
• Construction assistance including shop drawing review, contractor relations, and site surveys.
• Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams.
• Deliver projects on time and within client budgets.
• Closely monitors performance metrics against established key performance indicators and provides weekly and monthly reports of project performance.
• Continually monitors and manages costs including procurements, labor, and other costs against the project budget.
• Continually reports progress as required to record the advancement of the project.
• Performing site survey of existing system conditions.
• Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines.
• Participate on project teams in an active production and QA/QC role in accordance with GF standards.
• Preparation of project specifications.
• Preparation of construction cost estimates.
• Perform quality work that promotes client retention.
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including schematic diagrams, calculations, controls, details and specifications for the project.
• Prepares project-related correspondence to consultants, contractors, and other agencies.
• Business development and preparation of proposals.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior