Lead Engineer - Mechanical

McKinstry Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,310 - 155,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision

Family formation benefits

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Learning and advancement opportunities

Onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

Job summary

McKinstry Company is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive mechanical system design in Seattle. This role involves managing project deliverables, coordinating with teams, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in engineering and at least eight years of relevant experience, alongside proficiency in tools like Revit and Microsoft Teams. Benefits include competitive pay, a robust 401(k) plan, and family-friendly policies. Join our team to enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all responsibilities of a Project Engineer III.
• Eight (8) years of experience in engineering design or related field is preferred.
• Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical system design efforts.
• Manage project deliverables and team workload.
• Attend regular design meetings with customers.

Skills

Mechanical systems design

Project management

Communication

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Revit

IES VE

Carrier HAP

Job description

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Design and Engineering team in our Seattle office. In this role, you will lead mechanical system design efforts, coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, and serve as the primary point of accountability for project deliverables.

What You'll Do

Team Management

• Delegates specific design tasks to team members and manages project deliverables.
• Coordinates with internal design and construction teams.
• Identifies resource needs to meet project deadlines.
• Trains and mentors project engineers.

Project Management

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Creates and promotes the use of existing standardized design tools.
• Manages team's workload to deliver assigned projects on time and in budget.
• Provides engineering analysis to support sales and early design efforts.
• Defines, communicates, and manages scope, design intent, and design process for direct supervisor review.
• Identifies and alerts to changes in scope, schedule, budget, or expectations.
• Demonstrates understanding of overall project objectives and employs creative problem solving to achieve objectives within budget and resources.

Design

• Proficient and able to coach/delegate mechanical systems design, including calculations, airside systems, piping systems, equipment selection and multidiscipline coordination.
• Under the supervision of a senior engineer, the Lead Engineer performs, directs and reviews engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
• Directs and contributes to production of design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Performs coordination with internal and external team members.
• Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements.
• Investigates, evaluates, and troubleshoots existing systems.
• Presents options for design direction, system selection, energy conservation, and lost savings strategies.

Customer Relations

• Attends regular design meetings with customers and external stakeholders.
• Represents McKinstry in the community.
• Enhances department and company reputation by participating in professional groups critical to McKinstry's line of business.

What You Need to Succeed

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all responsibilities of a Project Engineer III.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required.
• Eight (8) years of experience in engineering design or related field is preferred.
• Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams required.
• Knowledge of Revit required.
• Load calculation experience through IES VE, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Elite CHVAC or other required.
• Energy modeling experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration is required.
• LEED accreditation is preferred.

PeopleFirstBenefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out‑of‑pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basics with:

• 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

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

The pay range for this position is $95,310 – $155,710 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending 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 other benefits, depending on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

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