Mechanical Designer

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Mechanical Designer to our team based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Intermediate Designer with a minimum of 10 year of experience in the field of Mechanical and Piping design to join our team currently serving industrial clients. Under general supervision, plans, conducts, or supervises tasks such as design and report writing on mechanical and piping projects. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Interprets and applies organization policy. Recommends changes in procedures. Operates with substantial latitude for independent action or decision.

Reviews progress with management. Prepares, develops and assists in the preparation of proposals and qualification statements.

• Perform and manage technical tasks such as fieldwork, design, and report writing on mechanical and piping projects in the public and private sector.
• Participate in functions involving contact with client representative. Work/coordinate with project team personnel.
• Perform a range of tasks requiring utilization of design techniques.
• Assist in and potentially lead efforts in preparing work plans, design study, report and cost estimate.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of junior and intermediate level staff on projects as appropriate.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to drafters, designers, technicians, and field personnel.
• Potential to participate in technical and sales presentations to clients.
• This position could have field related responsibilities.
• Position requires minimal travel.
• Other duties may be assigned as determined appropriate by the supervisor based on level of experience.

• Candidates must have a High School Diploma and a minimum of 10 year of related mechanical design experience.
• Candidates with an advanced Degree in lieu of 10 years' experience will be considered.
• Candidates with 24-hours MSHA training and current refresher training are preferred.

• OSHA training is desirable.

• Perform field investigation and construction oversight that could potentially require the following:
  Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions; standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate operation of the equipment and collecting samples, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items weighing between 1 and 20 pounds; and potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy), physical and chemical hazards. Ability to perform and maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities.

• The work environment includes office work and minimal time fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions (less than 10%). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal out of state travel requirements (less than 5%)

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, marital or familial 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.