Mechanical Engineer

Harris Group thrives on providing expert engineering for some of today’s most complex challenges.  We are creative in our approach by delivering multi-discipline services across a wide range of project types. Our successes are directly related to high-quality collaboration, across all offices, expertise, and backgrounds.  Harris Group is a 100% Employee-Owned company with our eyes focused on the people in the company, the clients we serve, and the communities in which we live.

Harris Group is seeking an Mechanical Engineer to join one of our California offices in Thousand Oaks or Lafayette. 

What We Can Offer You

• Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all disciplines.
• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.
• Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals.
• Flexible Work: Hybrid & Remote
• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer in our Lafayette office, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers, designers, and drafters providing technical services to industrial, life science, chemical and renewable energy clients. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in projects involving life sciences, pulp and paper, semiconductor, and other process industries.

The Responsibilities

• Define, organize, execute, and coordinate engineering assignments

• Plan and organize the work of designers and administrative staff supporting those assignments

• Prepare design calculations and documentation that support the project design

• Interface with key client and project staff in formal, informal and project team meetings

• Develop construction bid packages and specifications

• Review shop drawings

• Review construction RFIs and develop responses

• Provide clients with assistance during installation, commissioning and start-up of equipment and related systems

• Assist in preparation and presentation of proposals, including scope of services and fee estimate

The Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical with 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Licensed/registered as a Professional Engineer required

• Experience in a consulting engineering environment and ability to apply engineering techniques commonly used in industrial capital projects required

• Knowledge and experience with facility/building mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing, required

• Must be capable of exercising independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying appropriate design techniques, procedures, and criteria to make minor design adaptations and modifications

• Ability to identify, interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs

• Understand and work toward budgets and deadlines at a discipline level

• Industrial, energy, life science, or semiconductor experience is preferred

• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required

• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with MS Office suite

• Experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, or Revit, a plus

• Knowledge of Caesar (preferred) or Autopipe pipe stress software, desired

• Knowledge of PIPE-FLO preferred

• Willing to work both independently and in a team environment, both in person and virtually

• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and make independent decisions that promote/advance the company goals and objectives

Benefits

• Salary Range: $85,000-$135,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.
• Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth building opportunities of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Drug Free Workplace
Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace.  For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer’s facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group’s policy.

We look forward to receiving your resume!