Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) is a not-for-profit, community-owned water utility, overseen by elected officials and citizen appointees from Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. TMWA has a highly skilled workforce who ensure the around-the-clock treatment, delivery and availability of high-quality drinking water for more than 475,000 residents of the Truckee Meadows.

We are looking to hire a PROCESS MECHANICAL AND FACILITIES ENGINEER, to join our ENGINEERING Department.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Process Mechanical & Facilities Engineer provides single-point engineering leadership and accountability for process mechanical assets and facilities systems that support water treatment, storage, conveyance, and operations. The role ensures reliability, safety, efficiency, maintainability, and lifecycle performance of pumps, valves, piping, chemical feed, HVAC/building systems, and related infrastructure; and aligns mechanical and facilities engineering with Operations, Maintenance, Distribution, Generation, Safety, and Capital Programs.

The Senior Process Mechanical & Facilities Engineer differs from the Staff level in that incumbents at the Senior level lead more complex, cross-functional portfolios of mechanical and facilities systems; are recognized for making final technical recommendations; and influence program outcomes with general supervision and guidance.

The Principal Process Mechanical & Facilities Engineer differs from the Senior level in that incumbents at the Principal level oversee significantly more complex asset classes and programs; set multi-year mechanical and facilities strategies, standards, and roadmaps; and are recognized within the work group as having the highest authority in the discipline. Principal level Engineers oversee implementation of entire programs and procedures and perform under minimal supervision and guidance.

Progression from one position title, level, or designation is not automatic nor guaranteed and is based on business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We believe that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor TMWA to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

• Serve as the engineering owner and primary technical interface for process mechanical and facilities systems supporting water treatment, storage, and conveyance, coordinating closely with Operations, Maintenance, Distribution, Generation, Safety, and Capital Programs.
• Provide engineering oversight and operational support for mechanical and facilities infrastructure supporting water treatment and operational facilities, including process equipment (pumps, valves, piping, chemical feed systems, mixers, blowers, compressors, and electro-mechanical systems) and facility systems (buildings, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, life safety systems, and structural or architectural interfaces).
• Support maintenance reliability programs including Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), vibration monitoring, and condition-based maintenance strategies for rotating and mechanical equipment.
• Define mechanical performance standards, redundancy requirements, and lifecycle management strategies for critical mechanical and facilities assets.
• Lead reliability engineering activities for mechanical and facilities systems including creative problem solving, troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis (RCA), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and failure mode analysis (FMEA); identify systemic risk drivers and translate findings into maintenance strategies, operational improvements, and capital program recommendations.
• Apply vibration analysis and condition monitoring techniques to evaluate rotating equipment health and diagnose issues such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, resonance, and bearing degradation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolve scope interfaces between mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, and civil disciplines.
• Strengthen maintainability and operational reliability by partnering with operating groups to refine designs and establish standardized engineering and construction details.
• Support Planning and New Business (PNB) during project planning and Capital Programs and Construction Delivery (CPCD) during design and construction for mechanical and facilities scopes.
• Review engineering designs to ensure operability, constructability, maintainability, safety, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support commissioning, functional testing, start-up, and turnover of mechanical and facilities systems, including validation of O&M manuals, spare parts documentation, and operator training materials.
• Develop and maintain mechanical and facilities engineering standards, specifications, and design details; perform QA/QC reviews of engineering designs and contractor submittals.
• Maintain accurate mechanical and facilities asset records across drawings, specifications, CMMS, GIS, and control systems; support digitization and data governance to ensure alignment between engineering documentation and field conditions.
• Partner with the MRSE Engineering Manager to assess asset criticality, support reliability programs, and identify risks related to aging infrastructure, obsolescence, or design limitations.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives related to mechanical, power generation, and facilities systems.
• Collaborate with Asset Management and Innovation & Continuous Improvement teams on equipment performance improvements, high-efficiency technologies, and energy recovery strategies.
• Coordinate closely with Controls Systems Engineering, Facilities, SCADA teams, and Asset Management leaders to ensure mechanical systems integrate effectively with control systems and operational technologies.
• Make presentations and represent TMWA before regulatory and permitting agencies and the general public.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Process mechanical design and engineering for water and wastewater treatment, storage, and conveyance systems including pumps, blowers, mixers, valves, piping, and chemical feed systems.
• Hydraulics of pumping and piping systems including NPSH, system curves, control valves, and basic surge or pressure transient concepts.
• Facilities engineering systems including HVAC, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), plumbing, fire protection, life safety systems, and architectural/structural interfaces.
• Applicable engineering codes and standards including IMC, IPC, IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, AWWA, and applicable API, ANSI, or ASME standards for mechanical equipment and piping systems.
• Materials engineering concepts including corrosion control, coatings, bearings, seals, alignment practices, and vibration fundamentals.
• Commissioning and functional testing practices for mechanical and facilities systems.
• Equipment performance evaluation during commissioning and post-modification verification to ensure compliance with design intent and reliability expectations.
• CMMS concepts including asset hierarchy, maintenance strategies, bill of materials, work management, and engineering data governance.
• Operational technologies used in utilities including SCADA systems, BAS platforms, and data historian interfaces with mechanical and facilities systems.
• Engineering project delivery and construction management practices including constructability reviews, contractor submittal management, start-up, and system turnover.
• Safety and regulatory requirements relevant to engineering design and operations including confined space entry, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and chemical handling.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Skilled in/Ability to:

• Serve as the technical owner for mechanical and facilities systems and develop lifecycle strategies, standards, and long-term asset roadmaps.
• Diagnose mechanical equipment and facilities issues using root cause analysis methods such as 5-Why analysis, fishbone diagrams, RCM, and FMEA.
• Apply vibration analysis principles as a diagnostic capability supporting predictive maintenance and reliability decision-making.
• Model and analyze mechanical systems, size and select pumps and valves, review P&IDs, process control narratives and evaluate contractor submittals for compliance.
• Author mechanical and facilities engineering specifications, design details, and technical standards.
• Plan and coordinate commissioning, start-up, and system turnover for mechanical and facilities infrastructure.
• Integrate asset data across drawings, CMMS systems, and SCADA/BAS platforms while maintaining accurate engineering documentation.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and performance indicators such as uptime, PM compliance, equipment failures, and energy usage to support operational decision making.
• Facilitate cross-functional engineering and reliability workshops involving Operations, Maintenance, Distribution, Generation, Safety, and Capital Programs.
• Prepare clear technical reports and presentations and communicate complex engineering issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manage multiple parallel projects and priorities while delivering results under tight timelines with progressively less supervision at higher levels.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Be punctual regarding work hours established by TMWA.
• Be mentally and physically alert during working hours.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the minimum requirements is:

Experience: Four (4) to twelve (12) years (depending on level of engineer work performed) of increasingly responsible experience involving professional engineering work in the design of water system facilities; operation of water distribution systems; modeling and analysis of water distribution systems; construction management of water projects; or a closely related field.

Education & Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering or a closely related field is required.
Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) is desirable.

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language including reading, writing, and speaking English.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a valid driver’s license from the State of Nevada or, for applicants who reside in another state within a commutable distance (including students), a valid driver’s license issued by their state of residence.
• Must also meet and maintain eligibility to be covered under TMWA’s vehicle insurance requirements.
• A Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Professional Engineering license is required. Must obtain State of Nevada Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Professional Engineering license within six months of employment.
• Relevant certifications in plant engineering (CPE), reliability, asset management, Lean, Six Sigma, or related disciplines are desirable.
• Certification as a State of Nevada Water Distribution and or Treatment Operator at Grade 1, 2, or 3 is desired based on level of engineering work performed.
  A Principal Level Engineer must obtain State of Nevada Water Distribution and Treatment Operator in Training at Grade 3 within 12 months of hire date.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. During hire by TMWA and periodically during employment, background investigations may be conducted.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and employment is contingent upon the results of drug and/or alcohol testing which includes screening for marijuana. The presence of marijuana or other screened for substances on any employment related substance test may result in a refusal to hire or termination of employment.

TMWA is an equal opportunity employer. It is TMWA’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, gender, religion, age, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. TMWA’s commitment to equal opportunity includes all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, job placement, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, advancement, and termination.

All decisions affecting any terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, salary, disciplinary action, and an employee’s caregiving responsibilities, will be made without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, gender, religion, age, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

TMWA complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@tmwa.com or 775-834-8207.

TMWA is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the health and well-being of our employees. That commitment is jeopardized when any of our employees illegally use drugs at home or at work, comes to work under the influence, possesses, distributes, or sells drugs in the workplace, or abuses alcohol on the job. As part of our commitment to safeguard the well-being of our employees and to provide a safe environment for everyone, TMWA has established a drug-free workplace policy.