Mechanical Design Engineer

Redwood Materials is currently recruiting Mechanical Engineers to join our Infrastructure Development team. These roles are at the center of our activities focused on creating a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into battery materials for new lithium-ion battery production.

Responsibilities will include:

• System owner for a wide range of mechanical systems including but not limited to: domestic water, HVAC, heat exchangers, heaters, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, dust collectors exhaust, cooling towers, fans/pumps, plumbing, etc.
• Review conceptual designs from developing Engineers and identify technical and financial risks.
• Review mechanical engineering deliverables
• Responsible for designing/reviewing mechanical engineering deliverables with respect to code compliance and ensure every design maintains the highest level of quality.
• Develop and improve project workflows and standards to ensure each design is consistently excellent.
• Participate in on-field construction and commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real-time issue resolution.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline
• 5+ years of work experience in HVAC and Plumbing/FP design
• Proficient in the use of Revit and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of designing the following equipment types: open and/or closed-circuit cooling towers, water and air cooled chillers, gas fired and electric water boilers, large air handling units with heating/cooling coils and/or gas fired heaters, packaged air to air heat pumps, water to water heat pumps, dust collectors, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, fans, and pumps.
• Working knowledge or experience with the following is preferred: Abatement systems (thermal oxidizers, dry and wet scrubbers), Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Control Valves and Instrumentation, and Heat Recovery Systems.
• Working knowledge of writing sequences of operation for HVAC systems
• Ability to specify ductwork material and size for various ducted exhaust systems and pressure classes