Associate Mechanical Engineer Journey

Under general supervision, performs minor to moderately complex mechanical engineering coreresponsibilities, including problem resolution/project assignments, in the most efficient, safe and cost effectivemanner, and that comply with regulatory requirements and restrictions.

There are four (4) levels in this job classification series that have similar job content but withprogressively more challenging degrees and levels of skill, responsibility, knowledge, experience andqualification requirements:

Flex Classifications (that permit progression from lower-level classes to higher level classes withoutexamination based upon assessment of an individual's experience and performance) within the series:

• Entry: Incumbent acquires knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the tasks associated withinthe series but are not yet demonstrating these at the Journey level.
• Journey: Incumbent isdemonstrating the required skills and knowledge to independently perform the full scope of thejob.

Non-Flex Classifications (that promote from lower-level classes to higher level classes and require anexamination, such as an interview, based upon individual experience and performance) within the series:

• Senior: Advanced journey level resource who is responsible for advanced assignments, asdictated by the work needing to be performed; may act in a lead capacity.
• Principal: Subject matter expert/lead level and is responsible for leading the most advancedwork, as dictated by the work needing to be performed.

Entry to Journey: Incumbents at the entry level are required to successfully "progress" to the journey level

within 60 months of appointment to remain within the job series.

Seniors and Principals must be hired through a promotional process and do not automatically progress

from lower levels in the series.

• Performs electrical assessment to determine the impact of changing electrical load profiles andthe effect on the utility distribution systems when electrifying natural gas consuming water heatingand space heating end uses with heat pump technology.
• Coordinates with third parties on the latest for engineering design fundamentals, consideringmodification and alterations to the proposed design, factoring in implications of an alternativeapproach; understands that the design considerations shall go beyond electrification and energyefficiency, to benefit SMUD initiatives and optimize the customer's objectives.
• Coordinates with building simulation teams on modeling results submitted for electrification andenergy efficiency incentives; conducts evaluations of modeling approaches and sets expectationsfor simulation results and reports submitted.
• Performs and provides guidance for mechanical engineering development and integration of newdesign concepts, system improvements and energy saving measures into SMUD customers'facilities' mechanical systems; conducts and/or directs detailed assessments, studies andcalculations of HVAC; evaluates the impact of proposed system upgrades or improvements;recommends designs and best practices for total system modification.
• Monitors, evaluates, and interprets federal, state, local and industry standards including the Stateof California Title 24 part 6 and other codes and regulations; helps ensure that customer projectscomply with codes.
• Develops and maintains expertise and knowledge of current industry practices, standards, correctengineering applications and interpretations in support of customer projects using energy efficientequipment; represents SMUD at meetings, industry committees and professional organizations;attends technical seminars and keeps current with published trade articles and professionaljournals.
• Plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors, guides, reviews, and conducts work activities associatedwith department internal/external projects in accordance with established task objectives andschedule as outlined in the project plan/contract.
• Presents to both internal and external audiences using visual presentation tools, on currentdesign concepts and utility incentive offerings to further support the SMUD customer base.
• Performs other related duties as needed to include working outside of typical business hourswhen necessary.

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in mechanical engineering from and accredited college oruniversity.

• At least three (3+) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the design, installation,and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Theory, fundamentals and practices of mechanical engineering design; machine designfundamentals; machine shop practices; methods and techniques of stress analysis; pipingsystems; air conditioning systems; vibration and noise control practices; hydraulics and flowmeasurements methods; federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations governing safetyand construction of mechanical systems; fundamentals, procedures and practices related toconstruction/fabrication/installation methods, equipment and materials; computer aided draftingand design software (such as AutoCAD); fundamentals, procedures and practices related toengineering mathematics and statistical analysis techniques; fundamentals, procedures andpractices related to engineering economics; fundamentals and practices of economicassessments of projects and programs; techniques and practices of cost benefit analyses;methods and techniques of report preparation and writing; procedures and practices foroverseeing contractors work activities; techniques and practices for problem research andresolution; safety policies, practices and procedures; office procedures, methods, and equipmentincluding computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets,and databases; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Use state-of-the-art computer software to design mechanical systems; maintain computerdatabases for collection, interpretation and reporting of data; read and interpret engineeringdocuments and drawings, plans, diagrams and specifications; assist in planning and implementingsystem protection enhancements and upgrades; evaluate situations, documents and data forconformance to established policy and procedures; gather data from appropriate sources and

identify relevant factors; identify the key elements that must be modified to achieve a goal;interpret, analyze and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations and requirements; utilizelogic and analysis to identify the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches; ensureadherence to established safety policies, practices and procedures; schedule and prioritize ownwork assignments to meet expected timeframes; compile and prepare technical, statistical and/oranalytical reports and presentations; communicate effectively orally and in writinginternally/externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally/ externally

• Engineer In Training (EIT) test. In lieu of having passed the EIT, incumbent will be expected to pass thetest prior to completion of the first year of employment as a condition of probation

• Registration as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of California.
• 5 years relative work experience in the private sector supporting mechanical engineering for commercial projects.
• Project Management Experience
• Experience with selection of mechanical equipment and design of mechanical systems (HVAC, or industrial process equipment for example)
• Experience electrifying (decarbonizing) mechanical systems or process.
• Experience with building simulation modeling (for example, Energy Pro, eQUEST, Energy Plus).
• Energy modeling experience in support of Title 24 compliance.
• Experience with mechanical load calculation software and HVAC equipment selection.
• Performs and provides guidance for mechanical engineering development and integration of new design concepts, system improvements and energy saving measures intocustomers' facilities' mechanical systems; conducts and/or directs detailed assessments, studies and calculations of HVAC; evaluates the impact of proposed system upgrades or improvements; recommends designs and best practices for total system modification.
• Monitors, evaluates, and interprets federal, state, local and industry standards including the State of California Title 24 part 6 and other codes and regulations; helps ensure that customer projects comply with codes.
• Develops and maintains expertise and knowledge of current industry practices, standards, correct engineering applications and interpretations in support of customer projects using energy efficient equipment; represents SMUD at meetings, industry committees and professional organizations; attends technical seminars and keeps current with published trade articles and professional journals.