Principal Mechanical Engineer, Hydropower

GFT is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Team in Roseville, CA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Roseville, CA office.

Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. In this role, you will lead and oversee the design and modification of mechanical power generation systems, turbine generator auxiliary equipment, and site utilities while coordinating across multiple disciplines. You will manage project schedules, financial performance, and daily project activities for both public and private sector clients. Additional responsibilities include supporting business development efforts, participating in client meetings, preparing RFPs, and identifying new opportunities. You’ll also conduct field assessments, oversee construction administration, and ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant mechanical system designs.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Supervising project team efforts for assigned projects. Working constructively with project team members to resolve issues.
• Coordinating the review of the scope of work between engineering teams.
• Design of various mechanical systems.
• Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines.
• Mentoring junior staff
• Construction assistance including shop drawing review, contractor relations, and site surveys.
• Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams.
• Deliver projects on time and within client budgets.
• Closely monitors performance metrics against established key performance indicators and provides weekly and monthly reports of project performance.
• Continually monitors and manages costs including procurements, labor, and other costs against the project budget. Continually reports progress as required to record the advancement of the project.
• Performing site survey of existing system conditions.
• Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines.
• Participate on project teams in an active production and QA/QC role in accordance with GF standards.
• Preparation of project specifications.
• Preparation of construction cost estimates.
• Perform quality work that promotes client retention.
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including schematic diagrams, calculations, controls, details and specifications for the project.
• Prepares project-related correspondence to consultants, contractors, and other agencies.
• Business development and preparation of proposals.

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At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Roseville, CA or REMOTE

Compensation: $180,000 - $210,000
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.