Associate Mechanical Engineer

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 an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our team as a member of our Engineering and Design division. The Associate Engineer position is a mix of brains and brawn. They play the role of day-to-day project manager, ensuring project budget and quality targets are met. As a team leader, their technical expertise allows them to be a technical contributor as well as a mentor for junior staff. This position builds upon an engineer's technical expertise and adds project management responsibilities.

This position will be based in Seattle and focused on supporting our Special Projects Group. In this role, projects will be primarily HVAC replacements in existing buildings. You will partner with our SPG account executives to scope and deliver projects such as steam heating conversions, rooftop unit replacement, boiler and chiller replacement, and tenant improvements ranging from commercial office to higher education to life sciences and healthcare. You will get to touch every vertical market McKinstry serves, developing mechanical and plumbing permit documents for submission to the City of Seattle or other appropriate jurisdiction. Projects tend to be tactical and rapid, with an emphasis on functionality and constructability incorporating sustainability values.

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. Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects across various offerings, verticals, and clients.
• Act as the project manager and lead/senior engineer on a wide array of projects
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and deliver best-in-class designs.
• Assist with strategic initiatives within the Engineering & Design group as assigned.
• Participate in all phases of project planning and execution to ensure seamless delivery.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals that align scopes of work with client needs and budgets.
• Lead sales efforts with internal and external clients for engineering work, including developing engineering fees & writing proposals
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with customers to support project and business success.
• Manage staffing for slate of projects and coordinate with other associates for appropriate resources

What we would like to see from you:

• Ten (10) years experience
• Professional Engineering License
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required or equivalent work experience required. Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Five (5) years of experience in 2D/3D Auto CAD and/ or Revit preferred. Knowledge of other CAD/BIM tools welcome.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, VBA, Python, InDesign, IES-VE, and/or other software tools welcome.
  
  

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 $111,420 -$187,000 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. 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 iscontingent 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.