Mechanical Engineering - Estimator/EIT

PermaCold Engineering•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves conducting analytical studies on refrigeration systems, designing or modifying cooling systems, and analyzing research data to prepare project specifications. The position requires conferring with CADD Operators and other Engineers to clarify or resolve systems with engineering designs, and preparing or directing the preparation of system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics. The individual will provide input to the manufacturing or building of refrigeration systems, assist in maintaining and developing new product standards and engineering documentation practices, and develop/design refrigeration systems for large industrial applications using a variety of principles. This role also includes selecting and sizing all equipment and materials for assigned projects, coordinating material purchases with the Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator, and interfacing with other design professionals and local officials. The position requires solving schedule design and code issues, overseeing the Risk Management Program (RMP) complying with EPA, and transitioning projects to operations and service departments. The individual should be alert to opportunities for improvement in equipment, methods, processes, and procedures, and research/develop these ideas. Establishing and maintaining a communicative, coordinated, and cooperative relationship with all other functions within the organization is crucial, as is participating in regular scheduled meetings. Ensuring accurate completion and collection of all engineering-related paperwork for job costing and pricing, and maintaining up-to-date drawings, specifications, data, charts, etc., are also key responsibilities. The role may also involve performing other duties as requested by the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

BSME or similar degree.
Ability to obtain EIT and PE.
Professional and strong communication skills required due to customer interactions.
Knowledge in design and drafting with AutoCAD or similar.
Experience in a mechanical engineering field.
Skilled in the principles, theories, techniques and practices of refrigeration pipeline engineering and operating practices & practice.
Must have forward thinking ability in the development of new design and processes.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Skills in Word, Outlook, file drop boxes, PowerPoint.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Company’s insurance carrier.
Able to climb ladders and walk long distances for jobsites.
Must be able to translate abstract thoughts and concepts into practical applications that can be easily understood by a variety of personnel.
Use of higher mathematics involved in the application of engineering principles and the performance of related practical operations, together with a comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices of mechanical engineering field.
Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Requires statistical and analytical knowledge using business math.
Must have the ability to read and comprehend plans and drawings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in refrigeration systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct analytical studies on refrigeration systems and designs or modifies cooling systems.
Analyze research data and prepared project specifications to determine feasibility of product proposals.
Confer with CADD Operators and other Engineers to clarify or resolve systems with engineering designs.
Prepares or directs preparation of system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
Provide input to manufacturing or building of refrigeration systems.
Assisting in the maintaining and developing new product standards and engineering documentation practices, as appropriate.
Develop/design refrigeration systems for large industrial applications using array of principles.
Select and size all equipment and materials for assigned project.
Coordinate the purchases of all materials needed with the Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator.
Interfaces as necessary other design professionals in-house and out, and local officials.
Solve all schedule design and code issues.
Oversee the Risk Management Program (RMP) complying with EPA.
Transition projects over to the operations and service departments.
Be alert to opportunities to change equipment, methods, processes, and procedures that can benefit the company, and research and develop these ideas as appropriate.
Establishing and maintaining a communicative, coordinated, and cooperative relationship with all other functions within the organization.
Be involved in the regular scheduled meetings to ensure a free flow of information and a close coordination of effort.
Ensure that all paperwork relating to engineering is accurately completed, collected, for job costing and pricing.
Maintain all drawing, specifications, data, charts, etc. in an up-to-date manner.
Perform other duties as requested by the Engineering Manager.

Benefits

Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
Accident Hospital Indemnity
Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
Weekly paycheck
Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
Paid time off (vacation + sick time)
Learning & Development programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement