Mechanical Designer - Portland, Oregon
About the Role
The Mechanical Designer will support the planning, design, and delivery of mechanical building systems across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working closely with the Engineer of Record and a multidisciplinary project team, this role involves developing construction documents, coordinating design efforts, and contributing to high-quality engineering solutions that meet client goals. This position offers hands-on experience with complex projects, direct mentorship from experienced engineers, and opportunities to build technical expertise, client communication skills, and project leadership capabilities. High-performing team members will have a clear path toward expanded responsibilities and future growth into roles such as Engineer of Record or Project Manager.
Responsibilities
- Support mechanical system design under the direction of Mechanical Leads and Licensed Professional Engineers
- Learn and apply design strategies for building mechanical systems
- Perform basic engineering calculations and documentation tasks
- Develop and coordinate work in Revit and Bluebeam
- Contribute to the preparation of construction documents
- Take ownership of assigned deliverables and daily tasks
- Collaborate with project teams in a hybrid/in-office learning environment
- Support site visits, design coordination, and construction administration efforts as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
- 4+ years of mechanical design experience supporting building system design for commercial, healthcare, life sciences, higher education, or K-12 projects
- EIT designation or active progress toward EIT
- Proficiency in Revit for the development of construction documents
- Ability to work in-office for training and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset
- Eagerness to learn and take direction from senior staff
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (no visa sponsorship available)
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineering License
- Experience with Bluebeam
- Additional Revit experience or advanced model coordination skills
- Familiarity with mechanical building systems in a consulting engineering environment
Work Environment
This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Portland, Oregon office. Candidates must be located in the United States and eligible to work in the U.S.
Pay
Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 (depending on experience). Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits
- Merit-based financial rewards
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth
About the Company
Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017, Glumac joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization. Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.