Senior Mechanical Engineer

Harris Group•Portland, OR

18d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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