McKinstry

Lead Mechanical Engineer

LocationPortland, OR
Salary$95,310-$147,915

About This Job

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 a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our New Construction team as a member of our Engineering and Design division. Our New Construction team supports our internal design-build project teams delivering new ground-up projects as well as our larger tenant improvement projects within existing buildings. We also work directly with owners and architects on non-design-build projects. We have a focus on commercial, life science, and industrial projects but also do projects outside those sectors. We are looking for an engineering leader who is capable of flexing across multiple markets and taking on new challenges.

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. This is an exciting opportunity to work with Energy, Construction, and National Renewables team in development of Electrical and PV projects across the country. Some responsibilities you will have include:

Proficient and able to coach/delegate mechanical systems design, including calculations, airside systems, piping systems, equipment selection and multidiscipline coordination.
Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions, and directions.
Follows McKinstry Engineering standards and procedures.
Contributes to tasks on multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
Manages team's workload to deliver assigned tasks on time and within the budget.
Provides engineering analysis to support sales and early design efforts.
Proficient in electrical systems including but not limited to one-line and three-line diagrams, electrical layouts, AC/DC schematics, AC/DC cable schedule, wiring diagrams, grounding, trenching, and conduit details
Performs and coaches others in engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
Produces or directs design drawings and building information models for construction.
Pursues an understanding of the technical foundation of design activities and decisions.

What we would like to see from you:

Eight years (8) year experience in a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline required or equivalent work experience required. Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
Energy modeling experience preferred.
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.
Engineering in Training Certificate preferred.
LEED accreditation preferred


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 $95,310 -$147,915 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 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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