Associate Mechanical Engineer Journey Level; Repost

Position Summary

Title: Associate Mechanical Engineer Journey Level (Repost)

Department: Engineering/Technical

Location: Sacramento, CA, , US

Category: Engineering/Technical

Minimum Pay Rate: $

Maximum Pay Rate: $

Open until filled - Candidates are encouraged to apply early as this posting may close at any time on or after September 5, 2025

SMUD delivers power to more than 1.4 million customers throughout the Sacramento area. As a community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, we have been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for over 70 years. We are a recognized industry leader and award winner for our innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies, and for our sustainable solutions for a healthier environment.

Through the efforts of the 2,200 people that power us, we work 24/7 to keep the lights on and provide our customers with innovative energy solutions. We’re one of the region’s largest employers, with a reputation for attracting, developing, and retaining some of the most talented employees around.

This is an exciting time to join SMUD as a key member of the Power Generation Engineering Department. SMUD is seeking a knowledgeable Associate (Journey) Mechanical Engineer experienced in power generation, with strong project management skills.

• Performs minor to moderately complex engineering design on the mechanical systems of SMUD’s various generation assets; applies State and National codes and regulations, SMUD policies, maintenance or construction standards and other guidelines to the development of engineering designs; may be requested to provide design alternatives for any one design issue.
• Prepares mechanical project documentation; prepares Design Change Notification DCN packages from engineering designs for construction and other fieldwork; utilizes the Generation Design document control system to manage the development and revision of drawings and maps; produces as-built drawings from field data.
• Assists in ensuring that project designs are carried out in the field; assists during the transition of projects from design and construction to operations by preparing schedules and developing project test and acceptance criteria and reports; produces reports from field data collection in support of regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assists in developing related bid package specifications necessary for bidding and procurement of materials and services related to assigned mechanical projects; for less complex projects, may assume primary responsibility for coordinating with supply chain services department on procurement of services and materials necessary to complete projects.
• Performs a broad range of drafting and graphic assignments utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to create and revise drawings and maps associated with engineering design changes and new engineering designs on various SMUD generation assets.
• Utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) drafting software to create specialized drawings and maps for SMUD gas pipeline and other assets; develops construction drawings, including equipment/facilities drawings, wiring diagrams, job instructions/notes; utilizes digital imaging devices for use with CAD and mapping software, works with digital images in varying image formats.
• Performs field investigations to take measurements and collect data for assigned projects; verifies existing configurations and conditions against documentation; produces as-built drawings from field visits and measurements; conducts on‑site visits to verify proper facility installations by contractors or SMUD personnel and to ensure conformity with applicable codes and design requirements; conducts site visits and inspections with contractors and other outside personnel.
• May be assigned primary design and coordination role for generation projects with lower levels of mechanical engineering design and construction/installation complexity; uses basic project management skills to function as the primary contact from job initiation to job completion, coordinating and communicating with outside agencies and consulting with field crews and contractors during the course of the project.
• Performs related duties as required.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in mechanical engineering.

• At least three (3+) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems for thermal, hydro, wind, and photovoltaic power generating resources and pipelines.

• 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.

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