Title: Mechanical Engineer
Duration: 12 Months 92612
Location: Irvine, CA

Description:
This role is focused on identifying and implementing utility efficiencies across a large campus with a central utility plant. The scope includes electrical usage, natural gas usage, and water consumption. A high level of technical expertise in mechanical and/or electrical engineering is required. Familiarity and experience with industrial utility systems—such as chiller plants, cooling towers, industrial air compressors, and standby generators—is highly desired.

Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in sustainability and energy reduction initiatives, ISO 50001 certification processes, and carbon footprint reduction efforts.

Primary Function / Goals / Objectives:

• Develop a structured decarbonization and energy strategy for a large campus (~50 acres)

• Prioritize and execute carbon reduction initiatives

• Pursue ISO 50001 certification

• Identify and recommend utility-related projects within the central utility plant or campus distribution network that offer a return on investment

• Develop and deliver clear and concise presentations to skip-level management, communicating decarbonization and energy reduction projects and strategies

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with leadership, peers, and site stakeholders to contribute positively to team culture and execute projects efficiently

• Demonstrate technical proficiency with major utility systems

• Adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, site procedures, and GxP compliance

Level of Expertise:

• Significant experience in designing, installing, and/or troubleshooting industrial utility systems

• Ability to independently develop and implement energy-saving projects

• Technical proficiency in estimating savings—financial, energy, and/or carbon reductions

• Proficiency in reading, developing, and updating MEP drawings

• Awareness of the implications of impacting regulated spaces

• Strong technical writing and communication skills, including the ability to produce leadership-level presentations

Leadership Activities:

• Operates under the direction of senior staff

• Summarizes and presents project results to project teams and skip-level management

• Independently develops and executes energy strategies

Interpersonal Skills:

• Functions effectively in a team environment

• Collaborates on strategy and project prioritization

• Confidently presents work to small groups and leadership

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent education) in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering—or equivalent experience

Experience Level: 5–7 years

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $42.00/hr.