Senior Mechanical Engineer, Special Projects (Hybrid)

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentorship program

Licensure recognition

Monthly socials

Professional development

Winter parties

Office committees

Community projects

Job summary

KPFF Special Projects Division in Seattle or Tacoma seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience to work across civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines.

You will collaborate with project teams, contribute to machine design, dynamic-load analysis, FEA, hydraulic systems, and control design while supporting design-for-fatigue and safety. Hybrid work and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PE Registration preferred or able to obtain.
• Experience in project engineering and project management.
• Design for dynamic loads and fatigue with FEA knowledge.
• SolidWorks proficiency with parts modeling, assemblies and drawings.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of projects in Seattle/Tacoma offices.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients throughout development.
• Perform machine design, hydraulic power systems and control design.
• Analyze stresses and dynamic loads, contributing to safe, reliable designs.

Skills

Project Engineering

Dynamic loads design

Stress analysis

Kinematic analysis

Machine design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PE Registration

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

KPFF Special Projects Division in Seattle or Tacoma seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience to work across civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines.

You will collaborate with project teams, contribute to machine design, dynamic-load analysis, FEA, hydraulic systems, and control design while supporting design-for-fatigue and safety. Hybrid work and competitive compensation are offered.