Mechanical Designer - Portland, Oregon

Glumac; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Mentorship and professional growth

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Glumac in Portland, OR is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support planning, design, and delivery of mechanical building systems across diverse projects. You will develop construction documents in Revit and coordinate with engineers, designers, and project teams.

The role offers hands-on experience with complex projects, mentorship from senior engineers, and growth toward Engineer of Record or Project Manager roles. The hybrid in-office model requires two days per week in the Portland office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related 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
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

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

Skills

Revit proficiency

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT designation or progress toward EIT

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

The Opportunity

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 is responsible for developing construction documents, coordinating design efforts, and contributing to high-quality engineering solutions that meet client goals.

The Opportunity

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 is responsible for 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.

Position Summary

In this role, you will collaborate with project engineers, design staff, and other disciplines to develop mechanical system designs for a variety of building types. Daily responsibilities include performing mechanical design calculations, developing construction documents in Revit, participating in coordination meetings, responding to design review comments, supporting site observations, and assisting with construction administration tasks.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

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 and Location

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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 (depending on experience)

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications.

This salary range is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.

Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company

Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry‑leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Life At Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company

• 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 Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the 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.

Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Primary Location

United States‑Oregon‑Portland

Organization

150 GTT

Job Posting

Aug 20, 2026, 11:54:08 AM

Job Closing Date

Ongoing