Mechanical Engineer, PE

KAEKO, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEKO, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in Industrial, Manufacturing, Educational and Municipal facilities. You will design using AutoCAD/Revit, perform load calculations, and ensure adherence to ASHRAE/IBC/IMC/IECC guidelines.

You will mentor junior designers, coordinate with the Project Manager, and contribute to QC/QA processes while communicating progress with the team. This role requires leadership and detailed design skills within an EEO-friendly firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in consulting engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with Arizona registration.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Revit; experience with HVAC design standards.
• Strong understanding of building codes and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design Industrial, Manufacturing, Educational and Municipal facilities per project scope.
• Perform building load and ventilation calculations per ASHRAE, IBC, IMC and IECC guidelines.
• Assign design tasks to design team and mentor junior designers.
• Coordinate requirements with Project Manager and Team Leadership; communicate status and issues.
• Participate in pre-design site visits and as-building; ensure QC/QA per KAEKO standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

Project management

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (Arizona)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Trane Trace

Carrier Hap

ComCheck

Outlook

Word

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

About KAEKO:

KAEKO, Inc. is an A/E design firm with expert staff that plans, designs, and executes complex MEP projects in the semi-conductor industry as well as Mechanical and Production Engineering, Civil and Structural for land development projects. Our team includes engineering and design staff in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural and Architectural disciplines.

At KAEKO we strive for the highest level of customer service throughout the entire project life cycle. We believe in managing client expectations through excellent communication. From project kick-off to completion, our team utilizes this approach to deliver projects that exceed expectations.

Requirements

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

KAEKO is seeking a Mechanical Engineer. The Mechanical Engineer's responsibility is to design Industrial, Manufacturing, Educational and Municipal Facilities. These responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Ability to understand projects scope of work and provide complete detailed design documentation using KAEKO standards and in accordance with AHJ code requirements to obtain a building permit for construction.
• Perform building load and ventilation calculation using Trane Trace (or Carrier Hap) and provide HVAC design in accordance with ASHRAE, IBC, IMC and IECC guidelines.
• Assign design tasks to design team.
• Ability to mentor junior and mid-level designers.
• Coordinate project requirements with Project Manager and Team Leadership.
• Communicate project status and issues/concerns with Team Leadership.
• Communicate with in-house and out-of-house design team members, as required to provide a quality, and coordinated design.
• Attend out of office meeting, as required.
• Pre-design site visits and as-building.
• Work within KAEKO standards and QC/QA practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience of mechanical design in the consulting engineering industry.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with Arizona registration.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Revit, Trane Trace (or Carrier Hap) load calculation software, ComCheck, Outlook, Word, Excel and Bluebeam.
• Good understanding of the construction process.
• Proficient with International Building Codes.
• Proficient with Chilled Water, DX Package, Split System, and VRF systems designs.
• Steam system design.
• Plumbing system design.
• Familiar with CSI Master specifications.
• Demonstrates leadership and communication skills.
• Control system design.
• High attention to detail.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KAEKO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KAEKO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KAEKO expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.