Mechanical Engineer

KPFF Special Projects Division

Since 1996, KPFF's Special Projects Division has been at the forefront of addressing specialized challenges in project development. With over 150 team members in three offices strategically located in Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, and Long Beach, CA, our approach combines dedicated project managers, a skilled technical team, and a commitment to innovation. We offer a comprehensive range of services including civil, structural, and mechanical engineering, machinery design, construction and project management, and planning services.

Since 1996, KPFF's Special Projects Division has been at the forefront of addressing specialized challenges in project development. With over 150 team members in three offices strategically located in Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, and Long Beach, CA, our approach combines dedicated project managers, a skilled technical team, and a commitment to innovation. We offer a comprehensive range of services including civil, structural, and mechanical engineering, machinery design, construction and project management, and planning services.

KPFF Special Projects Group is currently seeking exceptional individuals with 6+ years of experience to apply for the position of Mechanical Engineer in either our Seattle or Tacoma offices.

KPFF's Special Projects Seattle and Tacoma offices are part of a dynamic 150+ person group that provides civil engineering and planning, structural engineering, mechanical engineering and machine design, and project management. We provide these services on a wide range of project types through all stages of development.

• Moveable vehicle and pedestrian bridges and other heavy moveable structures
• Doors for aircraft hangars and other large buildings
• Container terminal infrastructure design
• Marina design
• Ports, harbors, shipyards and other industrial waterfront projects
• Fluid power design
• Fuel piping systems
• Bulk material handling systems
• Rail Locomotive Maintenance Facility Infrastructure
• Fisheries Engineering

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• PE Registration
• Project Engineering and Project Management
• Design of weldments and structures for dynamic loads
• Stress analysis, including finite element analysis (FEA)
• Machine Design, including shafts, bearings, gears and other machine components.
• Design for fatigue
• Kinematic and dynamic analysis of machines and systems
• Hydraulic power systems.
• Electric motors, electronic drives, and controls.
• Industrial process piping and pumps.
• Bulk Material Handling and storage
• Proficiency in Solid Works including parts modeling, assembly creation, and drawing production.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project team members and clients on a variety of projects.
• Detail oriented and desire for continued learning.
• Clear communication and writing skills.

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally visiting project locations and performing indoor/outdoor field observations, which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, climbing stairs/ladders and navigating uneven terrain.

We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits. Our Benefits include:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
• Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Healthcare…