Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Commercial Building Design

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in commercial building mechanical design. A professional engineering license is required; however, candidates eligible for reciprocity in Washington State within three months will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed mechanical construction drawings.
• Perform comprehensive heating and cooling load calculations.
• Design and coordinate HVAC systems, potable water supply, sanitary waste, sewer infrastructure, and mechanical systems controls.
• Navigate and support the permitting process.
• Conduct site surveys and punch-list inspections during construction phases.
• Prepare mechanical system construction cost estimates and identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Contribute to mechanical design efforts for medium to large-scale commercial building projects.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in commercial building mechanical design.
• Strong understanding of building systems, codes, and mechanical engineering principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• PE license or ability to obtain Washington State reciprocity within three months.

Pay Range

Engineer Principal Salary: $126,362 - $157,952

Engineer Senior Salary: $109,870 - $137,338

Staff Engineer Salary: $95,532 - $119,415

Engineer Salary: $83,125 - $103,906

The salary listed represents the pay range for this position. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and actual individual placement within the range is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the role. The level and final offer will also take into account the candidate's overall qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals which follow eligibility rules within the ARC plan document.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.

EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.

Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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