Mechanical Engineer, PE

CRW Engineering Group; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 151,867,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Year-end bonuses

Remote work 2 days/week

Job summary

CRW Engineering Group in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with PE to lead HVAC design for building projects from concept through construction documents.

You will work with clients and designers, plan scope and budgets, mentor junior engineers, and occasionally travel to remote Alaska communities.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, a strong 401(k) match, and flexible schedules including remote work two days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Professional Engineer license (Alaska) or ability to obtain within six months.
• At least six years in mechanical engineering with HVAC design responsibility.
• Ability to move work forward independently and communicate decisions clearly.
• Mentoring and building relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of building projects, HVAC systems from concept to construction documents and support.
• Design and coordinate heating, ventilation, cooling, plumbing, and building control systems.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to resolve design challenges.
• Plan mechanical scope, schedules, and budgets with project leaders.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work.

Skills

HVAC design

Client communication

Mentoring

Independent judgment

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer, PE

Anchorage, Alaska | Full time

Bright People. Powerful Solutions. Better Communities.

Good mechanical design makes a difference in how people experience a building and how reliably it serves them over time. CRW is looking for a mechanical engineer who wants to take ownership of HVAC projects, work closely with clients and teammates, and help develop the next generation of engineers.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary firm working across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Our projects include public buildings, commercial spaces, critical infrastructure, and facilities in remote communities. We value engineers who listen carefully, make practical decisions, and follow through—especially when climate, remote locations, and demanding building operations call for thoughtful solutions.

What you’ll do

• Lead the mechanical design of building projects, primarily HVAC systems, from early concepts through construction documents and construction support.
• Design and coordinate heating, ventilation, cooling, plumbing, and building control systems; contribute to fuel or utility systems projects as your experience fits.
• Work directly with clients, architects, and engineers from other disciplines to understand needs and resolve design challenges.
• Plan mechanical scope, schedules, and budgets in coordination with project and department leaders.
• Guide junior engineers through design decisions, review their work, and help them grow.
• Contribute to proposals, technical quality reviews, and the continued development of CRW’s mechanical practice.
• Visit project sites, including occasional travel to remote Alaska communities.

What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A Professional Engineer license, with an Alaska mechanical PE license or the ability to obtain one by comity within six months of hire.
• At least six years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, including substantial responsibility for building HVAC design.
• The judgment to move work forward independently, recognize when to bring others in, and communicate decisions clearly.
• An interest in mentoring and in building lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.

Cold climate design experience is especially valuable. We’re also interested in engineers who have worked in other climates and are eager to apply their skills to Alaska’s challenges.

Why CRW

CRW is an established, growing engineering and surveying firm with offices in Anchorage and Palmer, Alaska, and Olympia, Washington. Our nearly 100 employees serve federal, state, municipal, tribal, and private clients. We care about doing dependable work, supporting one another, and helping the communities our projects serve. Our staff also take part in local efforts such as park and trail cleanups and food drives.

We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a strong employer 401(k) match, generous paid time off, end of year bonuses, and flexible schedules, including the option to work remotely two days per week.

Salary range:

$53–$60/hour base rate, with pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week, plus attractive bonus opportunities.

Come help us engineer better communities.

CRW Engineering Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.