Mechanical engineer Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Mechanical Engineer - ( 250001OA )

Description

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there's no end to the scope and significance of your work - and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we're problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing new EV charging, hydrogen or CNG delivery systems, CO2 capture system, a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing operation and design or existing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you'll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that's critical to our clients and our communities. The Energy industry is changing - and we're helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that's working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world.

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant on our professional consulting services team, your role is to work independently on medium and large projects of high complexity, and / or as a leader of a team or project through all phases of a project lifecycle. You are responsible for developing and implementing an engineering discipline group equipped with up-to-date engineering and design tools and innovations, technical and supervisory capabilities and operating procedures to successfully and efficiently execute projects and consulting services resulting in client satisfaction and on-time delivery.

You will perform a variety of tasks which may include mechanical calculations, develop technical bid analysis, develop capital cost estimate (TIC), prepare piping and equipment specifications, participate for developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), review 3D model, piping plans, and isometric drawings, attend Constructability review meetings, and perform field work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for large projects of high complexity.
• Ensure appropriate application of codes and standards (both legislated and customer-specific).
• Oversee and manage the quality of project deliverables.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mechanical engineered systems or products for a project.
• Effectively manage multi-discipline technical staff and promote team spirit to execute projects successfully.
• Act as technical advisor on more unusual and complex issues and guide staff on solutions.
• Perform and / or review / approve engineering calculations.
• Develop Design Basis Memorandum (DBM).
• Complete required mechanical calculations for equipment sizing, material selection, etc.
• Understand and direct work within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes technologies in development of models of mechanical systems and provides markups for junior engineers / designers.
• Support design and drafting team members in the development of all mechanical drawings deliverables related to the construction and modification of our client's facilities.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various mechanical phases.
• Participate in client / vendor / contractor meetings potentially including HAZOP, 3D model reviews and design reviews.
• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Provides direct mentoring to assigned staff; develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentoring to strengthen technical abilities.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the mechanical group.
• Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
• Assists with the development of proposal for smaller, and complex projects.
• Manage and execute mechanical engineering deliverables on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Prepare data sheets and specifications for equipment procurement
• Perform piping stress analysis by commercial software.
• Develop material selection diagrams
• Develop Piping Specifications, and Hydrotest procedures.
• Develop Welding procedures.
• Perform pumps sizing, wall thickness calculation by ASME B31.3 / B31.8 and B31.4.
• Perform ASME Pressure Vessel Calculation by company standard software.
• Performs calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
• Good knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 192 and 194.
• Become a champion of Stantec's EH&S program, with a focus on safety in the field.
• Ensure all work is completed with safety of paramount concern.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Education and Experience

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Maine-Portland

Other Locations : United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-California-Bakersfield, United States-Colorado-Denver

Organization : BC-2057 Energy-US Coastal

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Manager

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 25, 2025, 5 : 19 : 34 AM

Req ID : 250001OA

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans