Mechanical Engineer

Description:

• This role will be focused on identifying and implementing utility efficiencies across a large campus with a central utility plant.

• In scope is electrical usage, natural gas usage, and water consumption.

• As such, a high level of technical expertise is needed in mechanical and/or electrical engineering competencies.

• Familiarity and expertise with industrial utility systems is desired (ex: chiller plants, cooling towers, industrial air compressors, standby generators, etc).

• Special interest in candidates with experience with sustainability/energy reduction initiatives, ISO

• 50001 certifications, and carbon footprint reduction efforts.

• 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 will deliver a return on investment

• Develop and deliver presentations to skip-level management clearly and concisely communicating decarbonization / energy reduction projects and strategies

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

• Demonstrate technical proficiency with major utility systems

• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, site procedures, and GxP compliance.

• Level of Leadership Activities:

  • Works under direction of senior staff

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

  • Independently develops and executes energy strategies

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree or equivalent education in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or years of experience

• Experience Level = 5-7 Years

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

• Able to independently develop and implement energy savings projects

• Technically proficient in estimating savings (financial, energy, and/or carbon reductions)

• Proficient in reading and developing/updating MEP drawings

• Understands implications of impacting regulated spaces

• Applies technical writing / communication skills to produce presentations for leadership

• Works in team environment

• Collaborates with others on strategy and project prioritization

• Able to present work to small groups and leadership

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

• Able to independently develop and implement energy savings projects

• Technically proficient in estimating savings (financial, energy, and/or carbon reductions)

• Proficient in reading and developing/updating MEP drawings

• Understands implications of impacting regulated spaces

• Applies technical writing / communication skills to produce presentations for leadership

• Experience with green initiatives nice to have

California Fair Chance Act:

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.