Mechanical Engineer (Utilities)

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you. Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.  Join Foth as a Mechanical Engineer, where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative utility solutions for industrial clients. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and execution of process utility systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success. You'll help shape best practices, apply cutting-edge engineering approaches, and grow your expertise in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with other project disciplines to ensure integrated solutions

Prepare equipment specifications and technical documentation

Partner with clients, vendors, and suppliers to generate cost estimates and contribute to proposal development

Create mass and energy balances to support process design

Produce process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

Compile equipment lists, line lists, and points of connection (POC) documentation

Define operational parameters and performance criteria

Work closely with designers to translate engineering concepts into drawings

Author installation scope documents for construction teams

Provide support during on-site construction and installation phases

Assist with system checkout and start-up activities

Mentor and coach junior team members as needed

Conduct on-site surveys to assess existing conditions

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical experience

7+ years of experience with utility systems such as steam, refrigeration/ammonia, compressed air, HVAC, compressed gases, and water systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Registered Professional Engineer

Industrial HVAC and Dust Control experience

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.   Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.   Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.