Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mining – Salt Lake City, UT

Tetra Tech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with industrial experience in the Mining sector. The engineer will be responsible as the design technical lead and discipline leader on piping systems, HVAC systems, material handling systems, and crushing circuit projects.

• Responsible for developing the engineering and design of small to large heavy industrial projects.
• Researches, develops, and supports the design on a variety of mechanical equipment, facilities, components, and systems for industrial purposes.
• Perform discrete or integrated project mechanical engineering and design work by assigning and overseeing the work and by taking an active role in the work.
• Assists with development of equipment and materials specification, bid evaluation and selection.
• Perform project definition, generate, and review project requirements.
• Plan and direct all design engineers, drafters, and technical engineers working on specific projects.
• Coordinate and manage design criteria and details with other departments.
• Participate in meetings with the client and project team to establish project objectives and coordinate and/or resolve design problems.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and with the customer.
• Manage simultaneous projects with competing priorities in various execution phases on a wide variety of industrial processes.
• Accountable for meeting project cost and schedule requirements; evaluate and approve changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project.
• Perform QA function on engineering deliverables (drawings, specifications, analysis) for accuracy, completeness and compliance with technical standards and applicable legislated requirements.
• Perform in conjunction with the Project Manager, initiate written change requests for job-hour budgets, schedules and construction commodity quantities, when required.
• Create technical documentation, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Conduct design basis, conceptual design, and detailed design.
• Manage other staff members and support staff to direct teams in the timely completion of projects.
• Review internal and external design documents and provide feedback on concept and code compliance, adherence to contract requirements, constructability, cost optimization and other factors for a complete and accurate design package.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience demonstrated in Mechanical Engineering related to the mining sector.
• Focus on system efficiency, reliability, safety, troubleshooting, optimization, and waste minimization.
• Material selection and stress analysis capabilities for platework and piping systems required.
• Experience in preparing and understanding P& PFD diagrams required.
• Detailed knowledge of industrial and mining sector, piping and design, including process and mechanical standard graphical symbols is preferred.
• Capable of directing the work of other technical design staff in a team environment and participating in day-to-day design activities.
• Experience with mechanical integrity and applicable codes: API, ASME, MSS, ASTM and other generally accepted governing standards.
• An effective communicator and leader to succeed in a challenging and fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to utilize numerous modeling software to properly design, troubleshoot, and optimize a variety of operations.
• Ability to manage multiple project efforts, prioritizing tasks and resources.
• PE strongly preferred, or ability to acquire.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products such as Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Pre‑employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

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.