Design Engineer II

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about design and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Design Engineer I based in our San Diego, CA or Portland, ME office. This role will be fully in-office.

We are seeking a full-time Design Engineer II who will be responsible for the layout and design aspects of our state-of-the-art water and air treatment technologies to our customers.  Our projects range from standard equipment supply to complex Design Build efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing, top notch, cutting-edge team that’s looking to make a positive impact on the world.

Who are we?  We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions.  Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.  

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: 

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career 
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges 
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues 
• Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups 
• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $76,000 to $85,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match 
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance  
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation 
• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Support engineering design projects involving a team of process, mechanical, and electrical engineers, designers, and subconsultants to develop comprehensive system design packages.
• Preparation and checking of detail drawings, including plot plans, general arrangement drawings, isometrics, fabrication drawings, pipe routing drawings, process & instrumentation diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Create and maintain tables associated with drawings i.e. line lists, tie point tables, equipment lists, etc.
• Technical coordination with all disciplines related to engineering effort.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Assist with fabrication and / or construction activities, as required.
• Create field redlines of as-built systems and incorporate into record drawings
• Learn and understand the highly technical product that Montrose is delivering to our customers.
• Perform engineering calculations for piping systems.
• Strive for the development of reliable, effective, and safe products that have an impact on the emerging contaminant marketplace.
• Possess general knowledge of procedures and practices required to execute projects in a global environment.
• Be an integral part of our safety culture, approaching all aspects of work with a safety-first attitude.
• Travel as needed, domestically and internationally, to support the project team in the delivery of Montrose products to its’ customers. Availability to travel 25% of the time.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to satisfactorily perform each duty and responsibility listed in the A Day in the Life section above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 3-5 years’ experience in related field and piping design
• EIT certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Experience using 3D CAD software
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office software
• Good organizational skills, planning skills and self-starter with good work ethic and sense of urgency
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company
• Ability to work in a global environment and respect other cultures
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with AutoCAD Plant
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu and Bluebeam Studio

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match. 

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun! 

​​Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. 

Montrose will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Montrose is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.