Software engineer Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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Stantec is actively seeking Mechanical Engineers with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in hydroelectric turbine and generator projects, dam outlet works, and other large water conveyance projects involving large-diameter valves. This opportunity is open to applicants who are eager to contribute to our dynamic team in the United States.

In this role, you will collaborate with diverse and multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians, delivering technical services to our esteemed clients across government, public, and private sectors. Your primary focus will be on mechanical engineering for rotating machines, specifically for water resource projects. This includes working on a variety of equipment such as conventional hydro Kaplan and Francis units, bulb units, reversible pump-turbines and motor-generators for pumped storage plants, and pumps and motors for power, water, wastewater, and light industrial projects. It also includes a variety of large valve types including isolation, discharge, and pressure relief for related hydropower, dams, and water conveyance projects.

Your Opportunity

We are currently engaged as the Owner’s Consulting Engineer in several hydro and valve projects that include complex scopes ranging from refurbishment, modernization, upgrades, to completely new plants. This offers a wide range of opportunities for a Mechanical Engineer with relevant experience. This is also an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and energetic individual seeking to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. Join us and make a significant contribution to these exciting projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with project engineers and project managers to assist in planning, design, CAD drafting/modeling, and preparation of manufacturing plans, bid documents, technical specifications, and capital cost estimates for various engineering projects.

• Working with clients to identify project goals and priorities and providing strategies and approaches to achieve those objectives.

• Determining criteria, loads, and boundary conditions for the mechanical design of turbines and/or generators including supporting calculations and design basis documents.

• Utilizing knowledge of appropriate and efficient manufacturing processes.

• Performing quality control and designing inspection & test plans throughout the manufacturing process of the equipment.

• Attending and witnessing installation and commissioning of equipment.

• Performing field measurements and condition assessment of equipment.

• Identifying deficiencies, performing root cause analyses, and developing options for the remediation of deficiencies.

• Managing interfaces with the client end users, suppliers of components, tradespeople, and industrial manufacturing engineers.

• Reviewing commercial contracts for equipment supply & installation.

• Communicating findings in report and drawing formats. Delivering client presentations.

• Communicating with other team members and becoming familiar with Stantec standards.

Your Capabilities

• Technical Expertise: The role requires a strong understanding of the mechanical design of hydro units, dam outlet works, and other water conveyance installations. This includes experience with analytical calculations, manufacturing processes, and commercial contracts.

• Software Proficiency: The candidate should be familiar with software used in turbine/generator design, including CAD and mechanical/structural FEA programs. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is also required.

• Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. Knowledge of other languages is considered an asset to communicate with international clients and suppliers.

• Organizational Skills: The candidate should have strong organizational and workload management skills. They should be able to identify priorities between multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments to meet project due dates.

Job Requirements

• Physical Capabilities: The ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, climbing up ladders, and crawling in tight spaces. This includes performing site work, such as turbine and generator inspection, which may sometimes be identified as a confined space.

• Strength: The capacity to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds, such as a man door.

• Safety Compliance: Mandatory use of required personal protection equipment (hardhat, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, fall protection, etc.) for field work.

• Travel: The ability and willingness to travel on company business as required for domestic and international assignments. This includes flying and driving to work locations, such as power plants or fabrication shops for meetings, turbine and generator inspections, and plant condition assessments.

Please note that these requirements are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and to maintain the high standard of service that Stantec is known for. We appreciate your understanding and compliance.

Education and Credentials

• Mechanical Engineering with university degree.

• California professional engineer license preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.

• Previous industrial safety training such as Confined Space certification or other OSHA training is a plus, but not required.

Work Environment

• The position is primarily office-based. Preferential locations include Pasadena, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; and San Diego, CA.

• There is also an expectation of some field work, which could constitute up to 20% of the role. Location and duration will vary with specific project needs.

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

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Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$110,300.00 - $165,500.00 Annually

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$121,300.00 - $182,100.00 Annually

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$130,200.00 - $195,300.00 Annually

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$139,000.00 - $208,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | CA | Irvine
Other Locations: United States | CA | Bakersfield
Organization: BC-2554 E&R-US Delivery Center
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 05/10/2026 04:10:44
Req ID: 1008083

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