Mechanical/Process Project Engineer

Collabera; Oregon; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collabera in Hillsboro, OR seeks a Mechanical/Process Project Engineer to support large-scale industrial and high-tech facility projects in an Owner's Representative capacity. You will oversee mechanical and process systems from design through startup, coordinating with design firms, contractors, and operations teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 4+ years of experience with HVAC and process utility systems, plus strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 4+ years of mechanical or process engineering experience.
• Experience designing and/or constructing mechanical and process utility systems.
• Familiarity with construction documents and project delivery processes.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Interest in obtaining a PE License or currently pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's technical representative for mechanical and process mechanical projects.
• Review and coordinate design and construction deliverables.
• Develop project scope, budgets, schedules, and engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with design firms, contractors, project managers, and operations teams.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Participate in field walks, project assessments, and construction coordination.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

4+ yrs exp

HVAC/Process Systems

Project coordination

Communication

PE licensure pursuit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Title: Mechanical/Process Project Engineer
Location: Hillsboro, OR
Type: Full-Time (Permanent Role)
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Overview

• We are seeking a Mechanical/Process Project Engineer to support large-scale industrial and high-tech facility projects in an Owner's Representative capacity.
• This role will oversee mechanical and process mechanical systems throughout the project lifecycle, from scope development and design review through construction and startup.
• The ideal candidate has experience with HVAC and process utility systems, strong project coordination skills, and the ability to work across engineering, construction, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's technical representative for mechanical and process mechanical projects.
• Review and coordinate design and construction deliverables.
• Develop project scope, budgets, schedules, and engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with design firms, contractors, project managers, and operations teams.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Participate in field walks, project assessments, and construction coordination.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical or process engineering.
• Experience designing and/or constructing mechanical and process utility systems.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Chilled Water Systems
  • HVAC Systems
  • Heating Water Systems
  • Fire Protection Systems
  • Process Exhaust Systems
  • Process Cooling Water Systems
  • Vacuum Systems
  • Oil-Free Air Systems
  • Cleanroom Air Systems
• Familiarity with construction documents and project delivery processes.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Interest in obtaining a PE License or currently pursuing licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License.
• Semiconductor or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Construction startup, commissioning, and turnover experience.
• P&ID development and review experience.
• BIM and PipeFlo experience.
• Knowledge of ANSI, SMACNA, and IBC standards.
• Change management and project controls experience.
• Technical specification writing experience.

Benefits

This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements