Mechanical Engineer - 2685.14

As a Mechanical Engineer at Wade Trim, your primary responsibilities will include providing technical planning and mechanical design support for various water and wastewater projects. You'll be involved in preparing engineering calculations, conducting site inspections, documenting design changes, and preparing construction plans and specifications. This role is crucial in supporting project budgets, monitoring tasks, and maintaining excellent client relationships.

To qualify for the Mechanical Engineer position at Wade Trim, you must have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 3 to 7 years of relevant experience. It's essential that you have hands-on experience with HVAC and plumbing projects specific to water and wastewater facilities to ensure you can effectively contribute to our team's goals.

The culture at Wade Trim is collaborative and supportive, emphasizing mentorship and professional development. As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll have frequent interactions with leadership and team members, allowing for continuous learning and contribution to innovative solutions. Our flexible hybrid work schedule and employee ownership mindset foster a friendly and inclusive environment where all ideas are valued.

Yes! After 30 days of employment, the Mechanical Engineer role at Wade Trim offers a flexible hybrid work schedule. This allows you to balance working in the office with the convenience of remote work, promoting a healthy work-life balance while still engaging closely with your team.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Wade Trim, you will work on diverse projects including wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and combined sewer overflow facilities. Each project is tailored to enhance community value, providing an exciting opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges and develop innovative solutions.

In answering this question, focus on specific projects you've worked on and the role you played. Mention any relevant software you've used, technical challenges faced, and how you solved them. Emphasize your ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders in delivering high-quality designs.

Detail your methodical approach to project planning, including understanding client requirements, breaking down tasks, and estimating costs. Discuss tools or software you use for budgeting and tracking project progress, and highlight your experience in adjusting plans to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Safety and compliance should be paramount in engineering. Talk about your knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements, how you incorporate these into your designs, and any specific safety measures you've implemented in past projects to safeguard both workers and the public.

Mention strategies you use to stay updated, such as attending seminars, obtaining certifications, participating in forums, or being part of professional organizations. Share any recent technologies you've recently implemented in your projects that have resulted in improved efficiency or outcomes.

Use specific examples of projects where teamwork was essential. Highlight your role, collaborative practices you employed, conflict resolutions, and what the project outcomes were as a result of effective teamwork. Stress the importance of communication and shared goals.

Explain your systematic approach to documenting designs and changes, including the tools you use. Share how good documentation supports project tracking and stakeholder communication, and provide examples of how thorough documentation has benefitted your past projects.

Describe how you prepare for site visits and inspections, what information you collect, and how you communicate findings to clients. Mention any feedback you’ve received from clients on your ability to relay complex information understandably.

Share an example of a complex design problem you've faced, your thought process in analyzing it, and the steps you took to arrive at a solution. This showcases your critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for a Mechanical Engineer role.

Discuss your commitment to sustainable engineering practices and how you integrate sustainability into your designs, whether through material choices, energy efficiency, or innovative technologies. Provide real-world examples demonstrating your dedication to sustainable solutions.

Align your values with Wade Trim's mission and culture. Share your enthusiasm for working on impactful projects, your alignment with their employee-owned model, and how you see yourself contributing to their innovative and collaborative environment.