Associate Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Our team is growing! We are currently seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our growing New Construction team in the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a team of engineers, delegating design tasks and overseeing project deliverables across multiple projects.
• Drives coordination between internal design, construction, and cross-functional teams.
• Proactively identifies and secures resource needs to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Actively mentors and develops lead and project engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support as their direct manager.
• Owns project correspondence, issue tracking, decisions, and direction across assigned projects.
• Champions the development and adoption of standardized design tools across the team.
• Manages team workload and capacity planning to consistently deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Leads engineering analysis in support of sales pursuits and early-stage design efforts.
• Defines, communicates, and manages scope, design intent, and design process with minimal oversight.
• Anticipates and proactively manages changes in scope, schedule, budget, or client expectations.
• Demonstrates command of overall project objectives and drives creative, resourceful solutions to complex challenges.
• Serves as a technical authority in mechanical systems design, including calculations, airside and piping systems, equipment selection, and multidiscipline coordination; coaches and delegates to lead and project engineers.
• Independently performs, directs, and reviews engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks across the full project lifecycle.
• Oversees and contributes to the production of design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Leads coordination efforts with both internal and external project stakeholders.
• Drives process and technology improvement initiatives across the team.
• Leads investigation, evaluation, and troubleshooting of complex new and existing systems.
• Works autonomously, presents and advocates for design direction, system selection, energy conservation, and cost savings strategies.
• Leads regular design meetings with customers and external stakeholders, often serving as the primary McKinstry point of contact.
• Represents McKinstry with credibility and professionalism in the broader community.
• Actively engages and holds leadership roles in professional organizations critical to McKinstry's line of business.
• Builds and sustains long-term client relationships that enhance McKinstry's reputation and support business development.
• Prepares proposals for new scopes of work and change orders, leads design project pursuits independently or in support of internal partners, and engages in customer relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience in engineering design or related field with at least 3 years of project and people management
• Valid Professional Engineer (PE) registration
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams on complex, multi-discipline projects
• Load calculation experience through IES VE, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Elite CHVAC, or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Teams
• Energy modeling experience highly preferred
• Onsite construction experience highly preferred
• Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline preferred
• LEED, WELL, or other sustainability accreditation preferred

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical systems design, including calculations, airside and piping systems, equipment selection, and multidiscipline coordination
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and energy efficiency

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and energy efficiency

Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered: Competitive pay401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing planPaid time off and holidaysComprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

See benefit plan documents for complete details.