Tetra Tech

The Opportunity:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for performing facility/infrastructure condition assessments (FCAs), energy audits, utility infrastructure condition assessments, decarbonization and electrification consulting, facility operations consulting, high performance building consulting for government and commercial clients. 

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

Tetra Tech supports facility management and building operations and maintenance consulting, vertical and horizontal built-asset consulting, and overall owner’s representative consulting related to their built asset portfolio. This consulting spans the spectrum of existing facility construction, building operation, facility maintenance, performance studies such as facility condition assessments, energy audits, decarbonization studies, commissioning, and retro-commissioning, building renovation, indoor air quality, HVAC performance, upgrade and replacement recommendations, life cycle cost analysis, facility related control systems, and design. A FCA is an asset inventory and inspection and engineering analysis of the level of maintenance and performance history, failure trends, root cause analyses, and work requirements to be accomplished that establishes the physical and mechanical condition of an asset. Clients use the FCA as a planning tool for short and long-term budget requests. Tetra Tech is seeking registered, professional mechanical engineers qualified to assess and provide subject matter expertise on electrical, mechanical, fire protection, plumbing, and other facility systems, as well as MEP related linear utility systems. 

The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in supporting asset management and facility infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will assist Project Managers, or manage projects, in obtaining and assisting new clients and with planning and design of projects for a variety of municipal, state, and federal clients throughout the continental United States. Major duties/responsibilities of the position require a working knowledge of and the ability to lead/carry out the following tasks:

• Perform facility assessments of buildings, structures, and other real property assets across the building mechanical/electrical/plumbing and fire protection systems. Work is typically performed in teams of 2-4 assessors with assignments split based on personnel experience and trained disciplines.
• Conduct inventory and condition assessments of building systems consistent with the UNIFORMAT convention per ASTM Standard’s E1557 and E2018.
• Provide subject matter expertise relevant to building electrical, mechanical, fire protection, plumbing, and other facility systems, as well as MEP related linear utility systems.
• Support or conduct project management efforts, engaging clients, preparing deliverables, reports, conducting data analysis, implementing engineering judgement, researching products, materials, methods, best practices, and other forms of research to recommend professional opinion and develop factual basis for project materials.
• Work with a project team to support a variety of commercial, education, municipal, state, and federal projects.
• Aiding with project pursuits including the preparation of proposals and the development of project scopes, cost estimates, client positioning, and client development.
• Field work on-site in both CONUS and OCONUS on trips lasting 1-3 weeks. Most field efforts are 1 weeks trips with roughly 2 trips per month.
• Strict adherence to the Tetra Tech policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Instructions: Please indicate the specific requirements of the position. Included in this section are specific skills, licenses, certificates, and registrations. 

• Registered professional mechanical engineer.
• Association of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Manager certification highly desired.
• Knowledge and application of US Army Corps of Engineers Sustainment Management Systems highly desired. Use of BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS), including inventories, condition assessments and data entry using BUILDER Remote Entry Database (BRED). Project activities can also include obtaining and correlating existing building drawings, team calibration on BUILDER/BRED, preparing data collection devices, assessment of facility exterior, interior, and roof, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP) and providing scope and rough order of magnitude costs for needed repairs and condition index for each assessed facility.
• The successful candidate shall be capable of conducting inventory and condition assessments of building mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems and ancillary equipment and infrastructure utility distribution systems like electrical, steam, centralized heating/cooling plants, natural gas, etc.
• The successful candidate shall be capable of understanding heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Shall be familiar with performing HVAC load calculations, energy models, life cycle cost analysis.
• Experience conducting energy independence and security act (EISA) of 2007 or ASHRAE Level I to III energy audits.
• Understanding and experience providing decarbonization and electrification support and recommendations to building owners/operators.
• Ability to work independently with minimum oversight while maintaining schedule discipline.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet tight schedules.
• Must be able to communicate proactively with project managers, team leads, and project staff within reasonable timeframes during normally established work schedules.
• Entreprenurial spirit and mindset, self-starter, and strong work ethic and problem-solving skills highly desired.
• AutoCAD experience desired.
• GIS experience desired.
• A valid driver’s license.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

CAC, CUI, and access to enclave. Security Clearance (secret), highly desired

Education & Experience: 

• Candidates shall have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Masters or Science in Mechanical engineering a plus
• Masters in Business Administration a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of experience. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position could supervise 1 to 5 or more employees.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The candidate should be able to work in the field up to 8 hours per day conducting facility condition assessments or energy audits of operational facilities and building equipment. This includes standing, walking, stooping, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, working on flat roofs, in various weather conditions.
• The candidate shall be able to lift 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This position could expect travel up to 50% per month to client sites to support or lead field teams conducting facility condition assessments, energy audits, studies, site investigations, client meetings, charrettes, conferences, and other company related activities requiring travel. Depending on the employee location, work in the local Tetra Tech office or home office will constitute the remainder of work. 

Language & Communication Skills: 

Must be fluent in the English language – speaking and writing skills required. Additional languages a bonus.

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to perform simple arithmetic and perform engineering calculations necessary to complete work and produce client deliverables. 

Other Skills: 

Candidate must have the ability to work well in a professional and team-oriented environment, as well as independently. Candidate should possess strong organizational skills and be client focused. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with AutoCAD, GIS, Mathlab, Mathcad, Python, AI proficiency a plus.

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. 

The salary range for this position is $63,000 to $96,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business. 

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, familial or marital 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.

We invite applications from all interested parties. 

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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