Project Engineer I - Mechanical

International Executive Service Corps; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

McKinstry University

Onsite gym / remote reimbursement

Job summary

McKinstry seeks a Project Engineer-Mechanical to join the Engineering and Design team in Seattle, WA. You will support design tasks and ensure clarity during construction, coordinating with multiple project teams to meet timelines and budgets.

The role involves learning McKinstry standards, performing calculations, drafting, and producing BIM drawings while advancing your understanding of structural design and seismic anchorage. Onsite construction experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• Internship or 1 year experience in related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Knowledge of Revit preferred; other CAD/BIM tools welcome.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, VBA, Python and structural analysis software such as Bentley, RISA, SAP 2000.
• Engineering in Training Certificate preferred; EIT required.

Responsibilities

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Learns and follows Engineering standards and procedures.
• Contributes to tasks on multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
• Manages workload to deliver tasks on time and in budget.
• Identifies training, coaching, and support needed to complete tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Revit

CAD/BIM tools

MATLAB

Python

VBA

Structural analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineering in Training Certificate (EIT)

Tools

Bentley platform

RISA

SAP 2000

AutoCAD

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer-Mechanicalto join our Engineering and Designteam in Seattle, WA. This role is responsible for providing design task support to a level of quality that leads to a minimum number of required clarifications during construction. Additional responsibilities may include:

Project Management

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Learns and follows McKinstry Engineering standards and procedures.
• Contributes to tasks on multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
• Manages own workload to deliver assigned tasks on time and in budget.
• Identifies training, coaching, and support needed to complete assigned tasks

Design

• Develops familiarity in structural systems design, including seismic anchorage calculations associated with equipment anchorage and multi-discipline coordination.
• Performs engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
• Produces design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Pursues an understanding of the technical foundation of design activities and decisions.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

• Internship or one (1) year experience in related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline required or equivalent work experience required. Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Knowledge of Revit preferred. Knowledge of other CAD/BIM tools welcome.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, VBA, Python and structural analysis software, such as Bentley platform, RISA, SAP 2000 software tool welcome.
• Engineering in Training Certificate preferred. EIT required.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $31.02 - $47.26 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is considered non-exempt and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.