Mechanical Engineer in Training (EIT)

Kimley-Horn; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off & flexibility

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kimley-Horn seeks a Mechanical Engineering Analyst to join the Portland, Oregon office on the MEP team. With 2+ years of experience, you will analyze deliverables, support project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to meet our clients’ future-built environment needs.

The candidate must hold an ABET‑accredited ME degree, have or pursue EIT certification, and be proficient in Revit and AutoCAD. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $135,000 annually, with strong teamwork and a proactive work

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Clear sense of urgency and initiative to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and teamwork orientation.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD; exposure to Pipeflo.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and produce deliverables using technical software.
• Solve problems and assist project managers across disciplines.
• Develop familiarity with regulations and standards.
• Perform mechanical engineering tasks: dry/wet systems, piping, floor plans, flow diagrams, calculations.
• Support multi-discipline collaboration on large-scale building systems.
• Projects may include Advanced Technology, Industrial, Micro-electronics, Mission Critical, Hospitals.

Skills

2+ years experience

Mechanical engineering

Education

ABET accredited ME degree

EIT certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Pipeflo

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Analyst with 2+ years of experience to join the Portland, Oregon (OR) office's MEP team!

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze and produce deliverables for our clients.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ requirements for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
• Perform general mechanical engineering tasks supporting various project tasks as required, such as dry-mechanical, wet-mechanical, plumbing/process systems. Tasks could include developing floor plans, flow diagrams, schedules, details and calculations such as pump head calculations, pipe sizing and distribution, and selection of equipment, etc.
• Support our collaboration of multi-discipline Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing/process piping, Instrumentation & Controls, Telecom/Technology team specifically working on large scale Building Systems engineering designs.
• Project type will vary but may include Advanced Technology, Industrial, Micro-electronics, Mission Critical, Hospitals, Central Utility Plants and more

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a similar mechanical engineering role
• An ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Mechanical Engineering
• EIT/EI certification or have the ability to obtain certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands and solve problems for our clients
• Positive attitude and an impressive work ethic
• Clear sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
• Attention to details and ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Passion and demonstrated drive to achieve goals
• Skilled in Revit and AutoCAD, and exposure to Pipeflo software

Salary range: $90,000 - $135,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.