Senior Mechanical Engineering Designer
At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.
Pay
This role is paid on an hourly basis with a range of $40–$58 and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The expected approximate annualized compensation range is $85,000–$120,000.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and bonus programs
- 401(k) match to help you invest in your future and grow your retirement savings
- Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options
- Generous PTO time to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half-day Fridays during summer months, and more
- Flexible work environment supporting a healthy work-life balance
- Four weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement to support your learning journey
About the role
As a Sr Mechanical Engineering Designer supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you will design and draft mechanical engineering projects under the guidance of Mechanical Engineers/Project Managers. The scope of design will include HVAC, plumbing/piping, refrigeration, fire protection, and fuel systems. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, you will coordinate with Site/Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Architects, and Construction Project Managers. You will produce mechanical engineering construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements, and site adjustments.
Responsibilities
- Assist with design tasks and reports under the direction of senior staff
- Conduct site feasibility research and site visit investigations, and generate reports/recommendations based on findings
- Assist in maintaining task budgets
- Coordinate and assist with addendums, RFIs, and change orders
- Assist in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project
- Assist senior staff with the project approval process
- Other related responsibilities as necessary to fulfill the objectives of this role
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- 4+ years of experience with general building mechanical design production, preferably with commercial projects such as retail, restaurants, grocery, financial, and/or convenience stores
- EIT preferred, not required
- Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office required
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product
Schedule
This is a remote or hybrid (1 or 2 days a week in the office) position based out of the following Core States Group offices: Kent, Puyallup, or Bellevue, WA. We're open to a remote candidate living in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, or Idaho.
Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects. Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, and Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure.