Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Portland Office

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Design and Engineering team in our Portland office. In this role, you will lead mechanical system design efforts, coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, and serve as the primary point of accountability for project deliverables.

• Delegate specific design tasks to team members and manage project deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal design and construction teams.
• Identify resource needs to meet project deadlines.
• Train and mentor project engineers.

• Document project correspondence, issues, decisions, and directions.
• Create and promote the use of existing standardized design tools.
• Manage team’s workload to deliver assigned projects on time and in budget.
• Provide engineering analysis to support sales and early design efforts.
• Define, communicate, and manage scope, design intent, and design process for direct supervisor review.
• Identify and alert to changes in scope, schedule, budget, or expectations.
• Demonstrate understanding of overall project objectives and employ creative problem solving to achieve objectives within budget and resources.

• Coach and delegate mechanical systems design, including calculations, airside systems, piping systems, equipment selection, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Under supervision of a senior engineer, perform, direct and review engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
• Direct and contribute to production of design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Perform coordination with internal and external team members.
• Identify opportunities for process and technology improvements.
• Investigate, evaluate, and troubleshoot existing systems.
• Present options for design direction, system selection, energy conservation, and lost savings strategies.

• Attend regular design meetings with customers and external stakeholders.
• Represent McKinstry in the community.
• Enhance department and company reputation by participating in professional groups critical to McKinstry’s line of business.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline required.
• Eight (8) years of experience in engineering design or related field preferred.
• Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams required.
• Knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam required.
• Load calculation experience through IES VE, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Elite CHVAC or other relevant tools.
• Energy modeling experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

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

• 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 are 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 - $147,914 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, depending 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.