Mechanical Engineer III, Commercial Building Design

KBH Industrial; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

KBH Industrial seeks a Mechanical Engineer III for Commercial Building Design to lead mechanical design at a nuclear generating station site in Richland, WA. The role covers load calculations, construction drawings, permitting, site surveys, and punch list inspections in a fully onsite 4x10 schedule.

Required PE license or ability to obtain reciprocity within three months; must be able to obtain and maintain site access.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial building mechanical design.
• Knowledge of building systems, codes, and mechanical engineering principles.
• PE license required, or ability to obtain Washington State reciprocity within three months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain site access.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical construction drawings
• Perform comprehensive heating and cooling load calculations
• Design and coordinate HVAC systems, potable water supply, sanitary waste, sewer infrastructure, and mechanical systems controls
• Navigate and support the permitting process
• Conduct site surveys and punch list inspections during construction
• Prepare mechanical system construction cost estimates and identify value engineering opportunities
• Contribute to mechanical design for medium and large commercial building projects

Skills

Commercial building design

PE license

Site access

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

PE license by exam

Job description

Mechanical Engineer III, Commercial Building Design

Job Openings Mechanical Engineer III, Commercial Building Design

About the job Mechanical Engineer III, Commercial Building Design

Mechanical Engineer III, Commercial Building Design

About Us
KBH Industrial is a trusted resource for utilities and channel partners across the energy and industrial sectors, providing project management, project controls, senior consulting, and specialized technical support. Founded on the principle of people-first, honesty, collaboration and safety, KBH places skilled professionals in critical individual roles, working side by side with client teams to deliver deep expertise and dependable results.

Job Summary
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III, Commercial Building Design to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design of medium and large commercial building projects at a nuclear generating station in Richland, WA. Your work will run from load calculations and construction drawings through permitting, site surveys and punch list inspections. This is a fully onsite role on a Monday through Thursday, 4x10 schedule.The pay range is$62.66 to $85.68 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical construction drawings
• Perform comprehensive heating and cooling load calculations
• Design and coordinate HVAC systems, potable water supply, sanitary waste, sewer infrastructure, and mechanical systems controls
• Navigate and support the permitting process
• Conduct site surveys and punch list inspections during construction
• Prepare mechanical system construction cost estimates and identify value engineering opportunities
• Contribute to mechanical design for medium and large commercial building projects

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in commercial building mechanical design
• Strong understanding of building systems, codes, and mechanical engineering principles
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or the ability to obtain Washington State reciprocity within three months
• Ability to obtain and maintain site access

Required Education and Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, plus 8 years of engineering experience and one diverse assignment
• PE license obtained by accredited examination, plus 8 years of engineering experience and one diverse assignment

Required Abilities and Skills
Candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and theories within the discipline
• Ability to identify and solve highly complex problems and perform sophisticated analyses
• Advanced technical knowledge of related disciplines
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Commitment to staying current on industry developments

KBH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program, and other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.