SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
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SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Salary
$59.17 - $86.60 Hourly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number
K80NN-26
Department
Long Beach Utilities - (CL)
Opening Date
12/02/2025
Closing Date
12/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, December 2, 2025 through 11:59pm, Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
SALARY INFORMATION:
$59.173 - 80.604 Hourly
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under direction, supervises and coordinates the work of others, formulates and coordinates work assignments and reviews plans, design estimates, survey and inspection reports of natural gas pipeline facilities; supervises, trains and evaluates assigned professional and technical staff; supervises the preparation of specifications, the compilation of estimates and contract terms from an engineering standpoint; provides expert mechanical engineering and operational input on large-scale planning, design, and construction; performs responsible supervisory and specialized professional work in mechanical engineering; administers and manages construction contracts; may oversee the management of multiple projects, including scope, schedule and budget definition; manages project execution with multiple stakeholders; performs special studies, prepares comprehensive reports, and recommends energy-saving improvements and energy reduction programs; provides technical and managerial direction to mechanical and electrical technicians regarding design and troubleshooting of a variety of building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and instrumentation systems; participates in the work of subordinates; and performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Applicants must meetALL of the following requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering(proof required) ORan Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certificate (proof required) ; AND
Current registration as a professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of California(proof required) ORcurrent registration as a Mechanical Engineer in another state(proof required) and the ability to obtain registration with the State of California as a Mechanical Engineer prior to completion of probation; AND
Five (5) years paid, full-time equivalent experience involving primary responsibility for preparation or review and approval of standards, designs and cost estimates of mechanical engineering projects. One year of the required experience must have been gained in a position requiring registration as a Mechanical Engineer.
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts or current registration/licenses, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and respond to emergencies as required.
A valid motor vehicle operator's license and a current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at time of selection.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and experience with transportation of natural gas by pipeline, minimum federal safety standards as applicable to natural gas pipelines (49 CFR 192); corrosion control systems, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) requirements, principles and practices of gas measurement and pressure regulation; natural gas engineering and distribution operations; Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and ArcGIS (ESRI), SynerGee Network Modeling, AutoCad or other engineering applications and project management are desired for some positions.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application and Supplemental Application...................................................... Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be place on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Applications received by Tuesday, December 30, 2025 will be placed on Test #01 eligible list. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.
If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences.
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. K80NN-26 SME:FGV HR:12/02/2025
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
· Medical and Dental Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
· Deferred Compensation
· Credit Union Membership
· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Free Employee Parking
· Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position ofSENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Certificates should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in anincomplete applicationand will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application and supplemental questionnaire and attachments must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email hr-talentacquisition@longbeach.gov and includeSENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERin the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?
Yes
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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements - A, B, and C: A) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering (proof required) OR an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certificate (proof required); B) Current registration as a professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of California (proof required) OR current registration as a Mechanical Engineer in another state (proof required) * and the ability to obtain registration with the State of California as a Mechanical Engineer prior to completion of probation; C) Five (5) years paid, full-time equivalent experience involving primary responsibility for preparation or review and approval of standards, designs and cost estimates of mechanical engineering projects. One year of the required experience must have been gained in a position requiring registration as a Mechanical Engineer.Requirement A:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering OR an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certificate is required.Which of the following do you possess? (Proof Required)
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering and have attached it to this application.
An Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certificate and have attached it to this application.
I do not possess any of the above listed requirements. I understand that I do not qualify for the position. Selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.
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Requirement B:A current registration as a professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of California OR current registration as a Mechanical Engineer in another state and the ability to obtain registration with the State of California as a Mechanical Engineer prior to completion of probation is required.Which of the following do you possess? (*Proof Required)
A current registration as a professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of California and have attached it to this application.
A current registration as a Mechanical Engineer in another state and have attached it to this application with the ability to obtain registration with the State of California as a Mechanical Engineer prior to completion of probation.
I do not possess any of the above listed requirements. I understand that I do not qualify for the position. Selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.
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Requirement C:Five (5) years paid, full-time equivalent experience involving primary responsibility for preparation or review and approval of standards, designs and cost estimates of mechanical engineering projects is required. One year of the required experience must have been gained in a position requiring registration as a Mechanical Engineer.How many years of experience do you have in the aforementioned?
I have Five (5) years paid, full-time equivalent experience describing the qualifications above, with one year of the required experience being a registered Mechanical Engineer.
I do not have Five (5) years paid, full-time equivalent experience describing the qualifications above, with one year of the required experience being a registered Mechanical Engineer. Selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.
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EXPERIENCE:This position requires experience involving primary responsibility for preparation or review and approval of standards, designs and cost estimates of mechanical engineering projects. One year of the required experience must have been gained after completing registration as a professional Mechanical Engineer.In 200 words or less, please describe all your applicable experience in the section below.Your response must include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties 6) Original issuance date of Mechanical Engineer license. If you do not have any experience, please @type NONE. Do not state "see resume". If you do not have experience, indicate "NONE". Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: (Optional)The following are desirable qualifications.Please indicate all that apply.
Knowledge and experience with transportation of natural gas by pipeline, minimum federal safety standards as applicable to natural gas pipelines (49 CFR 192)
Corrosion control systems, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) requirements
Principles and practices of gas measurement and pressure regulation
Natural gas engineering and distribution operations
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
ArcGIS (ESRI)
SynerGee Network Modeling
AutoCad
Other engineering applications and project management
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Please describe in detail your knowledge and/or experience related to the desirable qualifications you indicated above. (Optional)If none, indicate "N/A".
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?
Yes
No
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If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship. If none please write N/A.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:: By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: diplomas, transcripts, certificates, licenses and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Have you attached the necessary proof required for this position to your application in PDF format?
Yes
No
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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for Senior Mechanical Engineer, NeoGov Job Number: K80NN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link:https://forms.longbeach.gov/Forms/LocalHiringPreferences
and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: K80NN-26) Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at (562) 570-7008 or visithttp://www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences/ (http://www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences/ )
Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:
I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.
I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me.
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By answering"Yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact Talent Acquisition at (562) 570-6202.
Yes
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I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the supplemental questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of application materials disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please @type your full name below.
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Employer
City of Long Beach
Department
Long Beach Utilities - (CL)
Address
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone
5625706202
5625706522
Website
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