Senior Mechanical Engineer

Harris Group•Portland, OR

9d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris Group thrives on providing expert engineering for some of today’s most complex challenges. We deliver multi-discipline services across a wide range of project types, and our successes are directly tied to high-quality collaboration across all offices, expertise, and backgrounds. Harris Group is a 100% Employee-Owned company with our eyes focused on the people in the company, the clients we serve, and the communities in which we live. You’re Not Just an Employee Here. You’re an Owner. Harris Group is 100% employee-owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which means when you join Harris Group, you receive an ownership stake in the company. As Harris Group grows and performs, so does the value of your ownership account. Over time, this becomes a meaningful wealth-building vehicle that compounds alongside your career something a traditional 401(k) match simply can’t replicate. You’ll have clear line of sight to how your work, your projects, and your client relationships contribute to the company’s value and by extension, your own. For a Senior Mechanical Engineer who’s ready to lead, build client relationships, and invest in the long-term success of the firm, ownership isn’t just a perk. It’s the point. Harris Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Portland, OR office. This role is responsible for providing professional engineering expertise to projects that seek to positively impact both the community and the environment. You will work on innovative designs and see diverse projects through development, detailed design, commissioning, and construction support. This Senior Mechanical Engineer will work primarily on projects within industrial manufacturing, life sciences (biopharmaceutical), pulp and paper, and fuel terminal piping and tanks. Additional projects may include work within process industries, air and seaports, energy, commercial development, and other business sectors. The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset and genuine passion for mechanical and process engineering, someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively with teammates and clients, and thrives in a multi-discipline environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required
Working knowledge of facility and building mechanical systems including HVAC and plumbing
Familiarity with process system design and equipment including pumps, fans, heat exchangers, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, conveyors, and air handlers
Ability to identify, interpret, and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors
Proficient with MS Office suite
Ability and willingness to travel to off-site locations and/or accept client site assignments when required

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, or Revit is a plus
Knowledge of Caesar (preferred) or Autopipe pipe stress software is desired
Knowledge of PIPE-FLO preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical resource on complex designs, advancing engineering theories, concepts, principles, and processes
Perform mechanical design, collaborating with the mechanical staff and coordinating with other disciplines on specific projects
Prepare design calculations and documentation that support the project design basis
Prepare mechanical drawings through the use of designers or drafters, and develop specifications
Coordinate design with vendor-supplied equipment
Prepare equipment layouts and general arrangements
Prepare construction bid packages and construction specifications
Assist in the preparation and presentation of proposals, including scope of services and fee estimates
Support business development activities, including client relationship building and proposal input
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineering staff

Benefits

Variety of project types: Life Sciences, Industrial Manufacturing, Biofuels, Chemical Plants, Pulp & Paper, Fuel Terminals, and Commercial Facilities
Multi-disciplinary teams: collaborate daily with engineers and architects across all disciplines, not just mechanical
Real ownership stake through Harris Group’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The longer you grow with us, the more your ownership grows too.
Career growth with opportunities to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and expand your client relationships
Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals and PE-related professional development
Flexible Work: Hybrid opportunities from our Portland, OR office
Competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, PTO, and paid holidays
A passionate, collaborative team focused on excellence in delivery and supporting the people who deliver it
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.
Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides exciting employee wealth building opportunities for our employees.