Project Engineer III- Mechanical

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer III to join our Engineering & Design team in Portland, OR. Engineers at McKinstry are unsurpassed in their ability to combine innovative problem solving with common sense design applications. Because of our design, build, operate, and maintain (DBOM) process, McKinstry engineers concern themselves not just with the construction of a building, but how it will operate over its entire lifetime. Every design choice is made toward one goal – delivering high-performance buildings that ensure occupant comfort and safety, keep energy/operating costs low, maximize client profitability, and protect the environment.

Responsibilities

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Learns and follows McKinstry Engineering standards and procedures.
• Contributes to tasks on multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
• Manages own workload to deliver assigned tasks on time and in the budget.
• Identifies training, coaching, and support needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Develops familiarity in mechanical systems design, including calculations, airside systems, piping systems, equipment selection and multi-discipline coordination.
• Performs engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
• Presents design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Pursues an understanding of the technical foundation of design activities and decisions.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of HVAC design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline required or equivalent work experience required. Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Knowledge of Revit required.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, VBA, Python, InDesign, IES-VE, and/or other software tools welcome.
• Engineering in Training Certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical systems design, including calculations, airside systems, piping systems, equipment selection and multi-discipline coordination.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
• Ability to produce design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Ability to pursue an understanding of the technical foundation of design activities and decisions.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Revit and other CAD/BIM tools.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, VBA, Python, InDesign, IES-VE, and/or other software tools.

Benefits

PeopleFirst Benefits: - Competitive pay - 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan - Paid time off and holidays - Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with low or zero deductible options and low out-of-pocket maximums - Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance - Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave - Transgender inclusive benefits - Commuter benefits - Pet insurance - “Building Good” paid community service time - Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University - McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers