Associate Mechanical Engineer Journey Level; 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 Associate (Journey) Mechanical Engineer experienced in power generation, with strong project management skills. As an Associate (Journey) Mechanical Engineer, you will 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 assist in the execution of projects in the field and is able to help support testing and commissioning. Desirable knowledge of SAP work management, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project.

Under general supervision, performs minor to moderately complex mechanical design and inspection tasks for new construction, modification, and maintenance of SMUD various power generating units and supporting infrastructure assets hydro, thermal, wind, photovoltaic, gas pipeline, etc., and prepares Design Change Notice DCN packages for this work to ensure generation operations for SMUD that are reliable and efficient, and that comply with regulatory requirements and restrictions.

This classification is comprised of two levels:
Level E is the entry-level where incumbents are provided formal training and/or certification for progression to the journey-level of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey level J upon successful completion of all training and/or certification requirements for the classification. Incumbents hired at the entry-level are required to successfully progress to the journey-level within 18 to 60 months, depending on the length of the training and/or certification program.

If an employee is unsuccessful with progressing to the journey-level they will return to last class held or separate from SMUD.

• Performs minor to moderately complex engineering design on the mechanical systems of SMUD 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…