Associate Mechanical Engineer

McKinstry; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 111,420 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

McKinstry, based in Seattle, WA, is seeking an experienced engineering manager to lead design and coordination on large-scale projects in the Pacific Northwest. This hybrid role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 10 years of design experience, with strong emphasis on mechanical systems and project management.

The successful candidate will champion engineering standards, mentor junior engineers, and build strong client relationships while ensuring projects meet time and budget constraints. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive pay range of $111,420 - $187,000 per year are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering design experience with at least 3 years in project and people management.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams on complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Onsite construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, overseeing project deliverables.
• Own project correspondence and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as a technical authority in mechanical systems design.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Mechanical systems design

Load calculation

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Energy modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Master’s degree in engineering

LEED or sustainability accreditation

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

IES VE

Carrier HAP

Trane Trace

Job description

Overview

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. We’re addressing the climate crisis through renewables and energy services, engineering and design, and construction and facility services to deliver high-performance buildings that are comfortable, safe, energy efficient, and environmentally responsible.

This role focuses on engineering, design, and coordination of large-scale new construction projects within the Pacific Northwest, collaborating with preconstruction, detailing, and field teams to deliver constructible mechanical systems. The position is based in Seattle, WA and operates on a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management: Lead and manage a team of engineers, delegate design tasks, and oversee project deliverables across multiple projects. Drive coordination between internal design, construction, and cross-functional teams. Proactively identify resource needs to meet deadlines and quality standards. Actively mentor lead and project engineers with technical guidance and career development support.
• Project Management: Own project correspondence, issue tracking, decisions, and direction across assigned projects. Champion standardized design tools. Manage team workload and capacity to deliver projects on time and within budget. Lead engineering analysis in support of sales pursuits and early-stage design. Define and manage scope, design intent, and design process with minimal oversight. Anticipate and manage changes in scope, schedule, budget, or client expectations. Demonstrate command of overall project objectives and drive creative, resourceful solutions to complex challenges.
• Design: Serve as a technical authority in mechanical systems design, including calculations, airside and piping systems, equipment selection, and multidisciplinary coordination. Independently perform, direct, and review engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks across the project lifecycle. Oversee and contribute to design drawings and building information models. Lead coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Drive process and technology improvement initiatives. Lead investigation, evaluation, and troubleshooting of complex systems. Present and advocate for design direction, system selection, energy conservation, and cost-saving strategies.
• Customer Relations: Lead regular design meetings with customers and external stakeholders as a primary McKinstry contact. Represent McKinstry with professionalism in the community. Engage in professional organizations related to McKinstry’s line of business. Build and sustain long-term client relationships to support business development. Prepare proposals for new scopes of work and change orders, and participate in customer relationship management.

Qualifications and Experience

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

PeopleFirst Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing
• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance with favorable deductibles and 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
• Community service time through "Building Good"
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• Onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $111,420 - $187,000 per year; base pay offered may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is location-based.

McKinstry is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background checks and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and compliance with immigration requirements and a confidentiality agreement.