Mid Level Process Mechanical Engineer-Wastewater

As a Mid Level Process Mechanical Engineer at Carollo Engineers, you will primarily focus on wastewater processes, specifically digestion. Your responsibilities will include developing facility plans, conducting alternative analyses, and overseeing engineering design projects. You'll also prepare technical memoranda, reports, and presentations to facilitate project development and engage with clients and internal teams. Additionally, leading digestion modeling and supporting operational needs during facility transformations will be key parts of your role.

To qualify as a Mid Level Process Mechanical Engineer at Carollo Engineers, you'll need a Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering. Furthermore, having 8 to 12 years of wastewater design experience and a Professional Engineering license in Washington is essential. Strong communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, and a good understanding of engineering principles are also important.

At Carollo Engineers, employees enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, comprehensive health insurance coverage, and savings account options for healthcare. Additional perks like life insurance options, counseling services, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account are also available. On top of that, there’s potential for a 401(k) matching contribution, tuition reimbursement, and various bonuses to reward your achievements and career growth.

Carollo Engineers is dedicated to fostering career growth through various development programs. As a Mid Level Process Mechanical Engineer, you will have access to mentorship opportunities, discretionary bonuses for performance, and support for obtaining professional registrations. The company encourages continuing education and provides a flexible work environment that allows you to balance professional commitments with personal growth.

The salary range for a Mid Level Process Mechanical Engineer at Carollo Engineers is between $100,000 and $150,000. This range reflects the company's good faith belief about compensation at the time of posting but may vary based on education, skills, experience, and other factors. Carollo Engineers is committed to offering fair and competitive pay practices.

When answering this question, aim to provide specific examples from your career. Discuss the types of wastewater design projects you've worked on, detailing your role and any particular challenges you overcame, especially in areas of hydraulics and treatment processes. Emphasize your contributions to efficiency and effectiveness within those projects.

An effective answer would outline a structured approach you use to manage engineering projects. Talk about your planning methods, how you prioritize tasks, involve your team, and ensure communication with stakeholders. Also, mention any tools or software you use for project management.

In your response, highlight your familiarity with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Discuss the measures you take to stay informed about regulatory changes, such as attending training programs or conducting regular reviews of compliance guidelines, and how you integrate this knowledge into your designs.

Provide detailed insights into your past projects that involved digestion modeling. Explain the methodologies you employed, the tools you used, and how your modeling influenced the design or operation of treatment facilities, showcasing your proficiency and analytical skills in this area.

When discussing teamwork, you can share specific examples where you collaborated with cross-functional teams on engineering projects. Discuss how you facilitated communication, resolved conflicts, or gathered input from others, demonstrating your ability to be a team player and leader simultaneously.

Share your strategies for preparing and delivering effective presentations to clients. Touch on how you tailor your content to their interests, utilize visuals to reinforce your points, and encourage client engagement to ensure their needs and questions are addressed.

Discuss your problem-solving strategies by giving an example of a challenge you faced in a project. Describe the steps you took, from identifying the issue to implementing a solution, showcasing your analytical thinking and creativity in engineering.

For this question, provide a clear example of a situation where you identified inefficiencies in a process and the steps you took to enhance it. Highlight the results of your efforts and the value added to the project or team, demonstrating your proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Talk about your commitment to professional development, such as attending industry conferences, participating in webinars, or reading relevant engineering journals. Mention how you apply this new knowledge in your work, showing your dedication to staying at the forefront of wastewater engineering practices.

Identify key qualities such as strong technical skills, effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability. Support your points with examples of how these qualities have played a vital role in your success as an engineer, creating a compelling case for your candidacy.