Senior Mechanical Engineer; Repost

Open until filled - Candidates are encouraged to apply early as this posting may close at any time without notice on or after September 5, 2025

The intent of this job posting is to establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill current and future, permanent and limited-term, vacancies for up to two (2) years. You must clearly demonstrate, on your resume, that you possess the knowledge, skills and experience required in the minimum qualifications listed in this posting.

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 key member of the Power Generation Engineering Department. SMUD is seeking a knowledgeable Senior Mechanical Engineer experienced in power generation, with strong project management skills. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead or support both capital and mechanical maintenance projects for SMUD’s generating assets which include hydroelectric, thermal, wind, photovoltaic, and a natural gas pipeline, and assist in implementing the gas pipeline Integrity Management program.

The ideal candidate will have experience with hydroelectric facilities and/or gas pipeline inspection and Integrity Management, be a good communicator who is comfortable managing large projects in the field and is able to provide field guidance, testing, and commissioning support. Desirable knowledge of SAP work management, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project.

Provides specialized mechanical engineering expertise for the planning, design, modification, construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and instrumentation and control systems within SMUD facilities and generating plants; provides design, operations and maintenance engineering, training and procedures in support of gas pipeline operations.

Serves as an advanced journey level resource in a relevant professional discipline; works independently on projects of moderate complexity; exercises independent judgment and discretion; may serve in a Lead role and assist in planning, coordinating, prioritizing, monitoring and evaluating the work results in assigned area and in selecting, training, motivating, evaluating and developing lower-level personnel.

• Performs and provides leadership for mechanical engineering development and integration of new design concepts, system improvements and energy saving measures into SMUD facilities’ mechanical systems; conducts and/or directs detailed analyses, studies and calculations of HVAC, plumbing and fire suppression systems; analyzes the impact of proposed system upgrades or improvements; recommends designs and best practices for total system modification.
• Monitors, analyzes, and interprets federal, state, local and industry standards, codes and regulations; ensures that SMUD construction standards and procedures comply with codes.
• Provides mechanical design, technical expertise and high-quality engineering support for SMUD facilities by identifying and resolving unique and complex engineering problems related to design, construction and testing of modifications or daily operations; provides solutions that result in minimal impact to scheduled operations of the mechanical system; assures the updating of facility drawings; responds to requests for technical information; acts as liaison for exchange of technical information.
• Participates in project management for mechanical system modifications; develops, monitors and controls project…