ENG Staff Facilities, HY

Mar 25, 2026

Oceanside, CA, California, US

Regular Full Time

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and one of the global leaders in the field of integrated membrane solutions. We offer complete membrane solutions like reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, waste water and process treatment and applications. Hydranautics membrane-based solutions are currently in use on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, waste water treatment and specialty process applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under general supervision, plan, develop, and execute major ($500k+) complex engineering, maintenance and facilities projects. Conduct design specifications, implementation, testing and evaluation of project components within the area of engineering expertise. Provide day-to-day leadership and training to maintenance employees, technical staff and interns, as needed, including contractors to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget. Provide guidance, direction and mentoring of project staff including Engineers, Maintenance and outside contractors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Provides leadership in motivating the project team and maintain a positive work environment.
  2. Manages the project using effective project controls and procedures.
  3. Communicates with stakeholders, engineers, maintenance and subcontractors related to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets and change management.
  4. Conducts pre-planning, scheduling and cost control.
  5. Determines the sub-contracting strategy for the project and prepare front-end documents and bid processes under various project delivery models.
  6. Formulates contingency plans for potential risks, expanding contractual services and project costs.
  7. Interfaces with consultants and other technical personnel on system design and integration.
  8. Reviews supplier proposals to ensure all project objectives are met and extra costs avoided.
  9. Designs, procures and installs facility electrical and production equipment.
  10. Conducts root-cause analysis along with other engineers across a functional organizational matrix.
  11. Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:

  1. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related engineering discipline; and minimum 8 years’ experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  2. Professional Engineer (PE) certification, highly desirable.
  3. CPE Certification required.
  4. Working knowledge of operations, services and activities of building maintenance, repair and construction programs., including materials, methods, terminology and tools used in building structures and systems used in performing finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical and painting projects.
  5. Exceptional application of principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
  6. Ability to effectively present information to staff across the organization in non-technical terms for understanding.
  7. Ability to draft well written technical reports to communicate with staff, management and external customers and suppliers.
  8. Advanced ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and/or deal with abstract and concrete variables.
  9. Ability to use software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and/or Computerized Automated Design (CAD)/Electrical CAD software, Parts & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) software and Inventor at an Intermediate to advance level.
  10. Strong ability to read schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, etc.

The following are preferred:

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES:

  1. PE (Professional Engineer)
  2. CPE (Certified Plant Engineer)

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Hydranautics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.  We believe diversity is key to our competitive advantage and value the diversity among our employees. We are proud to be an EEO employer.