Associate Engineer - Mechanical

TL;DR

Associate Engineer - Mechanical: Designing mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities with an accent on hydraulic and transient analysis, piping and equipment sizing, and developing P&IDs and specifications. Focus on building hydraulic system models, coordinating design deliverables, and ensuring compliance with project schedules and hirify.global design practices.

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA, US

Salary: $79,560 to $152,053 (California wage range)

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company focused on sustainable infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design mechanical systems for water/wastewater projects, including pumping, surge, and piping systems through calculations and system modeling.
• Perform pressure drop/head calculations, piping sizing, equipment sizing, and transient analysis for hydraulic systems.
• Develop engineering work products such as P&IDs, mechanical arrangement drawings, and equipment/piping/valve specifications.
• Coordinate design work with other disciplines and project stakeholders; review manufacturer/contractor submittals for conformance.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to select technically acceptable design solutions.
• Support construction package development and ensure compliance with specifications and project schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) plus at least 1 year of related experience.
• Experience designing Clean Utilities (Steam, RODI, WFI) from concept to completion with improved operational efficiency and reduced operating costs.
• Experience using data evaluation techniques, CFD simulation, hydraulic analysis, energy balance, and modeling to enhance process system performance.
• Experience developing construction packages, P&IDs, and specifications with clear communication across cross-disciplined teams.
• Experience designing process utilities gas systems (CCA, CO2, LN2) for complex engineering projects in compliance with industry and regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with Bluebeam, CAD, and ANSYS Fluent; must have work authorization in the United States that does not require employer visa sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned (100% ESOP) company with shared long-term success through stock ownership.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, and a wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation/holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• 401(k) plan with company match and additional benefits such as adoption reimbursement and referral program.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, performance, and assignments.

Hiring process

• Pre-employment onboarding may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search (if selected).
• Interviews and evaluation are not detailed in the posting.