Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing & HVAC)

TEEMA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in Plumbing & HVAC for its Seattle market. The role focuses on leading plumbing & HVAC projects, performing piping aging studies, and delivering system evaluations for multi-family residential and commercial buildings.

You will conduct site reviews, provide technical recommendations, and contribute to growing the local Plumbing & HVAC capabilities.

Qualifications

• Washington PE license required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in plumbing & HVAC for buildings.
• Ability to work with independence in Seattle-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing & HVAC projects including piping aging studies and depreciation reports.
• Design and review mechanical systems for multi-family residential and commercial buildings.
• Conduct site investigations and provide technical reporting and recommendations.
• Mentor junior staff and support client relationships as the Seattle practice grows.

Skills

Plumbing & HVAC design

Mechanical systems analysis

Project leadership

Site investigations

Mentoring junior staff

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Plumbing & HVAC

opportunity with a well-established, employee-owned building science and engineering consulting firm in Seattle, WA.

The organization has 300+ employees across 11 offices in North America and specializes in improving the performance and longevity of buildings through building science, engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. Their projects span multi-family residential and commercial buildings, including education and healthcare environments.

They are currently expanding their Plumbing & HVAC capabilities in Seattle and are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who can work with a high degree of independence. The broader technical leadership team is based in Vancouver, BC, so they need someone locally who is comfortable taking ownership of projects without requiring significant day-to-day oversight.

A few highlights of the opportunity:

Lead Plumbing & HVAC projects, including piping system aging studies, condition assessments, system evaluations, and depreciation reports.

Design, evaluate, and review mechanical systems across multi-family residential and commercial buildings.

Conduct site investigations and field reviews and provide technical reporting and recommendations.

Help establish and grow the firm's Plumbing & HVAC expertise in the Seattle market.

Mentor junior staff and support client relationships as the local practice develops.

Hybrid work environment

based in Seattle.

Washington Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Seeking approximately 5+ years of relevant experience, with flexibility to consider experienced Intermediate through Senior-level Engineers.

Compensation is flexible depending on experience, with approximate ranges of $105K–$125K for 5–10 years, $125K–$150K for 10–20 years, and up to approximately $195K for highly experienced candidates. The organization also offers comprehensive benefits, 401(k) contributions, discretionary incentives, potential share ownership, vacation and sick time, and an annual professional development fund.