Mechanical Engineer - Commercial Building Design

T itle: Mechanical Engineer – Commercial Building Design

Location: Richland, WA (100% Onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 4 Days x 10 Hours

Job Overview:

My direct client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in commercial building mechanical design.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing mechanical systems for commercial buildings and large-scale facilities, including HVAC, heating and cooling, water supply, and drainage systems.

A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. Candidates holding a PE license from another state who are eligible for Washington State license reciprocity within three months will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical systems for medium to large-scale commercial building projects.
• Prepare detailed mechanical construction drawings.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Design and coordinate HVAC, potable water supply, sanitary waste, sewer infrastructure, and mechanical systems controls.
• Support building permitting and approval processes.
• Conduct site surveys and punchlist inspections during construction.
• Prepare mechanical construction cost estimates and identify value engineering opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years of engineering experience, plus one diverse assignment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license obtained through accredited examination.
• Alternatively, candidates eligible for Washington State PE license reciprocity within three months will be considered.
• Proven experience in commercial building mechanical design.
• Strong understanding of building systems, codes, and mechanical engineering principles.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Interested candidates: Please share your updated resume highlighting your commercial building mechanical design experience and PE licensing details.