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Regional Engineer II

Rain for Rent

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Compensation
$88–109K/yr
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Engineer In Training Certification, required

Job overview

The Regional Engineer supports applications engineering and new product development, contributing to engineering project delivery, technical risk management, manufacturing, equipment design, regulatory compliance, and mechanical, agricultural, and controls engineering. The role includes system design and troubleshooting, manufacturing support, technical training, and producing engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, schedules, and manuals. Solidworks and Solidworks EPDM experience are preferred; an Engineer in Training certification is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Solidworks, nice to haveSolidworks EPDM, nice to haveAutoCAD, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveMicrosoft Project, nice to haveMechanical Engineering, nice to haveApplications Engineering, nice to haveNew Product Development, nice to haveEngineering Project Delivery, nice to haveTechnical Risk Management, nice to haveManufacturing Management, nice to haveEquipment Design, nice to haveTechnical Regulatory Compliance, nice to haveAgricultural Engineering, nice to haveControls Engineering, nice to haveSystem Design, nice to haveIrrigation Systems, nice to haveProject Management, nice to haveTroubleshooting, nice to haveTechnical Training, nice to haveChemical Compatibility Reviews, nice to have

Qualifications

Engineer in Training Certification, requiredProfessional Engineer License, nice to haveBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Pay or shift range: $87,676 USD to $109,000 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The Engineer supports the department’s two primary functions: Applications Support and New Product Development. We believe our applications knowledge gained through our support function makes us better at developing products. We also believe that by developing our own products, we can solve more of our customer’s problems. These principles form the foundation of the engineering team and are the basis for the job duties outlined below.

What we do:

At Rain for Rent® , we move water—every day. As the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions, we’re recognized for our systems engineering expertise, cost-effective problem solving, and the high value we deliver to organizations facing critical liquid management challenges. Our experienced teams, supported by skilled engineers, are continually redefining what customers expect from a liquid handling provider. We design innovative equipment and harness cutting-edge technology to meet the demands of the toughest environments. From water handling and irrigation to temporary liquid storage, our solutions consistently exceed customer expectations for quality and service. We are committed to completing every project safely, efficiently, on time—and done right the first time.

To learn more about Rain for Rent please check out this short 2 minute YouTube video here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfacXlPz9a8)

Rain for Rent® employees take great pride in being part of a family-owned company with a rich and enduring legacy. Since 1934, we’ve delivered consistent, high-quality products and services to our customers. With more than 70 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, Rain for Rent® remains committed to excellence. Honesty and integrity are at the core of everything we do. Our dedicated team strives to exceed expectations through exceptional service and unwavering quality. Through the years we have held steadfast by maintaining our values of hard work, honesty, integrity, commitment and good stewardship. Continual diversification and a willingness to change directions with our products and services have driven our success.

Summary: The Rain for Rent Regional Engineer is a key member of a team tasked with providing the following for the company:

  • Applications Engineering Support

  • New Product Development

  • Engineering Project Delivery

  • Technical Risk Management

  • Manufacturing Management

  • Equipment Design

  • Technical Regulatory Compliance

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Agricultural Engineering

  • Controls Engineering

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

  • New Product Development

  • Pumps

  • Tanks

  • Filtration Equipment

  • Instrumentation

  • More!

  • Engineering Application Support

  • System Designs (fluid transfer, storage, and filtration)

  • Irrigation Systems

  • Instrumentation Application Support

  • Project Management in the Field

  • Troubleshooting Systems / Installations

  • Manufacturing Support

  • Technical Training

  • Pump School

  • Filtration School

  • Instrumentation School

  • Equipment Failure Report Review

  • Maintaining the Company Standard Parts Library

  • Product Information Management (on Company Intranet)

  • Chemical Compatibility Reviews of Fluids with Rental Equipment

  • Product Risk Management and Applications

Our Deliverables

  • Engineering Recommendations

  • Equipment Purchase Specifications

  • Project Schedules

  • Project Budgets

  • Project Scopes

  • Project Site Plans

  • Mechanical Drawings

  • Electrical Drawings

  • Schematics

  • Pneumatic

  • Hydraulic

  • P&ID

  • Manufacturing Engineering QC Documents

  • Shop Travelers

  • Receiving QC Documents

  • Purchased Parts Specification Sheets

  • Equipment Operations and Maintenance Manuals

  • Research Papers

  • Technical Specs for Marketing Literature

  • 3D Models of Rental Fleet Equipment

Computer Operations:

  • 3D Cad System, Solidworks Preferred

  • Solidworks EPDM Experience Preferred

  • AutoCAD

  • Microsoft Office

  • Microsoft Project

Certifications:

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Passed (also called EIT) or Completed Within 2 yearsPE Preferred

What we offer:

At Rain for Rent, we take pride in taking care of our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Our offerings include:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan

  • Competitive base salary

  • Nine paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) program

  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued education

  • Company-sponsored training and career development opportunities

  • And many other valuable perks

We are proud to support those who have served our country. We are honored to share that Rain for Rent has earned the Military Friendly® Employer Gold (MFE) Gold Designation for 2026! This is our fourth consecutive year being recognized, and our second year achieving Gold-level distinction. We are committed to hiring and supporting veterans. Vets - Rain for Rent® (https://www.rainforrent.com/vets/) When you join the Rain for Rent team, you're not just building a career—you’re building meaningful relationships, doing work that matters, and making a positive impact in your community. The choice is easy. Join the Rain for Rent team today.

Rain for Rent does not accept 3rd party applicants

Rain for Rent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

Estimated rate of pay - $87,676 - $109,000 annually DOE

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Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

  • Solidworks: Intermediate

  • Autocad: Intermediate

Education

Preferred

  • Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering

Licenses & Certifications

Required

  • Cert Engineer In Training

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

How this job compares

Set against the 402 open Applications Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$88–109K/yr
  • California median$129–207K/yr61 salary ranges
  • US median$102–150K/yr220 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $98K, is 45% below the California median midpoint ($178K) — in the lowest quarter of Applications Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 79 open Applications Engineer jobs in California and 402 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Applications Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (287 postings).
Education
183 of the 402 open Applications Engineer jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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