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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with Energy Focus

Design, Engineering, and Modeling
WA - Seattle
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At McKinstry, we’re proud to be a diverse and passionate group of innovators and problem-solvers, builders and engineers, mentors and students. We believe the world needs curious, forward-thinking, solutions-oriented people who want to make our planet better. We are committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting, developing, and retaining professionals from all backgrounds, and we believe that promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity is an integral component of our continuing quest To Build a Thriving Planet. If you are looking to leave a purposeful mark on the world, then McKinstry is the place for you.

 

Here's where you come in:

We are currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our  Energy/ Existing Buildings team as a member of our growing Engineering and Design division located in Seattle, Washington. Engineers at McKinstry are unsurpassed in their ability to combine innovative problem solving with common sense design applications. Because of our design, build, operate, and maintain (DBOM) process, McKinstry engineers concern themselves not just with the construction of a building, but how it will operate over its entire lifetime. Every design choice is made toward one goal – delivering high-performance buildings that ensure occupant comfort and safety, keep energy/operating costs low, maximize client profitability, and protect the environment.  In this role you will work on the Energy team with a focus on making existing buildings more energy-efficient and healthier spaces for our communities.

 

 

You're great at:

Department and Team Management 

    • Delegates and manages project engineering staff. 
    • Coordinates with internal design and construction teams. 
    • Supervises, trains, and mentors project and lead engineers. 
    • Exercises global decision making by considering other departments within the company such as project management, sales and estimating, accounting, purchasing, etc. 

 

Project Management 

    • Applies and coaches McKinstry Engineering standards and procedures. 
    • Provides engineering analysis to support sales and early design efforts. 
    • Defines, communicates, and manages scope, design intent, and design process for direct supervisor review. 
    • Identifies and responds to changes in scope, schedule, budget, or expectations. 
    • Demonstrates an understanding of overall project objectives and employs creative problem solving to achieve objectives within budget and resources. 
    • Prepares, negotiates, and manages design budget and coordinates invoicing. 
    • Coordinates with external clients and stakeholders. 

 

Design

    • Demonstrated mastery and able to fully lead a team in delivering mechanical systems design, including calculations, airside systems, piping systems, equipment selection and multi-discipline coordination. 
    • Overall responsible for delivering designs to customers by reviewing and providing feedback on engineering calculations and design drawings for design intent, quality, precision, constructability, and construction costs. 
    • Guides coordination with internal and external team members. 
    • Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements. 
    • Investigates, evaluates, and troubleshoots existing systems. 
    • Drives system selection, energy modeling, green building certification, and preconstruction collaboration. 
    • Presents options and facilitates decisions for design direction, system selection, energy conservation, and cost savings strategies. 
    • Serves as Engineer of Record (Stamping Engineer). 

 

Customer Relations  

    • Attends early meetings with external customers and stakeholders. 
    • Represents McKinstry in the community and develops new potential work. 
    • Enhances department and company reputation by generating opportunities to demonstrate leadership in industry and/or regulatory groups, or the public forum   
    • Develops and maintains relationships with customers and upper management.  

 

What we would like to see from you:

    • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required or equivalent work experience required.  
    • P.E. registration is required. 
    • Twelve (12) years of experience in mechanical design, engineering, or related field preferred. 
    • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.  
    • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit required. 
    • Working knowledge of whole-building energy analysis results required. 
    • Working knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership and or Life Cycle Cost Analysis required. 
    • Demonstrated public speaking experience preferred. 
    • Experience in managing a design team is required.  
    • LEED accreditation preferred. 

Why McKinstry:

Transformational change requires bold action. We must decarbonize our buildings and energy assets to combat climate change. We must tackle the affordability crisis by innovating waste out of our supply chain and dramatically cutting costs through improved productivity. We must deliver equitable outcomes to ensure healthy, high-performing buildings for all.  

People represent our most valued asset. By investing in our employees, we are also investing in the ongoing success of our company. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive, PeopleFirst benefits package to promote health and wellness, enhance work/life balance and ensure long-term stability for our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include:

  • Competitive pay backed by 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, vision, and dental.
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Adoption and IVF assistance.
  • Paid time off.
  • McKinstry University training and development.
  • McKinstry wellness programs and on-site gyms.
  • Community service and employee-directed charitable giving.

 

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $103,050 - $185,130 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. 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.

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