Mechanical Field Engineer

Overview

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Mechanical Field Engineer in Chattanooga , TN . This challenging position will provide engineering support in the field of installation and commissioning of the culvert valves – heavy mechanical installations - related to construction of the lock chamber at the Chickamauga Dam Project; a new 110-foot by 600-foot lock located downstream of Chickamauga Dam.

Shimmick is a dynamic and fast-growing national Contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry. Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high-quality work ranging from expanding / constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for critical infrastructure.

Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.

Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.

• According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
• Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
• Solid foundation : client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership

National Division

Shimmick’s National Division operates throughout the central and eastern United States and focuses on water resources including locks, dams, levees and flood control, many along the nation’s coasts and inland waterways. Comprised of legacy companies Morrison Knudsen, Washington Group International, and others, Shimmick’s National Division has decades-long history of delivering projects for repeat clients like New Jersey Transit, where Shimmick has been operating and maintaining the Hudson-Bergen Rail Line for more than 20 years.

The National Division has also delivered numerous projects for the . Army Corps of Engineers, primarily in the water resources sector along the nation’s inland waterways and coastlines. One such project was the new on the Ohio River, where according to USACE, more commerce traverses than any other location on the entire . inland waterways. With the Olmsted lock and dam replacement, economic net benefits to the nation are estimated to be more than $640 million annually.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following :

Field Engineering & Project Execution

Quality Control & Safety Compliance

Scheduling & Cost Management

Communication & Coordination

Technology & Documentation

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

The salary range for this position is between $85,000-$95,000 per year depending on experience and / or education.

Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days. Additional benefits include flexible and hybrid work options, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :

Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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