Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Join Harris Group as a Senior Mechanical Engineer based in our Lafayette, CA office. Harris Group thrives on providing expert engineering for some of today’s most complex challenges. We are creative in our approach by delivering multi‑discipline services across a wide range of project types. Our successes are directly related to high‑quality collaboration, across all offices, expertise, and backgrounds. Harris Group is a 100% Employee‑Owned company focused on the people in the company, the clients we serve, and the communities in which we live.

• Variety of project types:
  Life Science, Industrial Manufacturing, Biofuels, Chemical Plants, Institutional, and Commercial Facilities
• Work on multi‑disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all engineering disciplines.
• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.
• Career growth with opportunities to lead teams.
• Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals.
• Flexible Work:
  Hybrid opportunities.
• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.

• Serve as a technical resource on complex designs and advance engineering theories, concepts, principles, and processes.
• Perform mechanical design, working with other members of the mechanical staff, and coordinate with other disciplines on specific projects.
• Prepare design calculations and documentation that support the project design basis.
• Prepare mechanical drawings, through the use of designers or drafters, and develop specifications.
• Coordinate design with vendor supplied equipment.
• Prepare equipment layouts and general arrangements.
• Prepare construction bid packages and construction specifications.
• Assist in preparation and presentation of proposals, including scope of services and fee estimate.
• Support sectors with business development activities and proposal input.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• Working knowledge of facility/building mechanical systems including HVAC and plumbing.
• Familiarity with process system design and equipment including pumps, fans, heat exchangers, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, conveyors, and air handlers is also important.
• Ability to identify, interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with prospective clients, vendors, and constructors.
• Proficient with MSOffice suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, or Revit, a plus.
• Knowledge of Caesar (preferred) or Autopipe pipe stress software, desired.
• Knowledge of PIPE‑FLO preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel to an off‑site location and/or accept client site assignments when required.

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.
• Harris Group is proud to be an employee‑owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth‑building opportunity.

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug‑free workplace. For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer’s facilities, we do a pre‑employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group’s policy.

We look forward to receiving your resume!