Senior Mechanical Engineer; general

Location

Location:

Bend, Portland, OR. Santa Cruz, Monterey, Napa, CA. Seattle, WA. Or surrounding areas. Remote applicants within the U.S. will be considered based on qualifications and salary alignment. Remote applicants must be able to work within Pacific Time Zone hours.

As the Senior Mechanical Engineer for Cole Breit Engineering, you will serve as a key leader in our team driving innovative discipline specific projects from conception to completion. You will not only take ownership of big-picture design elements but also mentor and inspire junior engineers, ensuring every project exceeds expectations in quality, compliance, and innovation.

This role is intended to grow over time and offers a clear path toward Principal or practice leadership for the right individual.

Do you thrive on balancing visionary design with the practicalities of delivering outstanding results? If so, please read on.

You demonstrate advanced technical expertise as the go-to person for project specific discipline matters, delivering technical excellence with full accountability for quality designs, compliance, and resolving challenges.

You guide and develop junior engineers, share lessons learned, and cultivate a collaborative, low-ego environment where technical excellence is expected and supported.

You prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and ensure all deliverables and technical details are prepared for effective client and team discussions.

Develops a comprehensive understanding of Cole Breit Engineering’s mission, values, strategic goals, and key differentiators in the market.

Conducts introductory one-on-one meetings with at least 5 key team members to build relationships and clarify role expectations.

By the 30-day mark, takes responsibility for 2+ active projects, reviews task assignments & resource plans ensuring junior team members’ hours and workloads are effectively aligned with deadlines.

Leads 3-6 active projects, produces annotated calculation packages, and addresses resource or process bottlenecks to ensure alignment with project timelines and goals.

Completes 3+ site visits to support projects, maintains consistent communication with clients, and actively mentors junior engineers.

By the 4-month mark, delivers 1 technical presentation during the monthly all-hands meeting and proactively identifies areas for improvement in the project workflow, implementing solutions that benefit the Cole Breit Engineering team.

Manages 6-8 active projects independently serving as a go-to resource for junior staff, and masters company-standard load calculation methods, cross-checking and validating reports.

By the 12-month mark, has generated 1+ repeat client from previous projects, building strong relationships through technical expertise, and conducts post-project reviews with the team on wrapped up projects.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in MEP engineering with a strong focus on system design for commercial, healthcare, residential, and process projects, including calculations, specifications, and discipline management required
• 2+ years of leadership experience transitioning from a hands‑on technical engineering role to a discipline/project management role, demonstrating leadership in project strategy, team coordination, and technical oversight required
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Mechanical Engineering, with registration in California or Oregon (or ability to obtain licensure in those states within 90 days of employment) required
• Proven project and technical leadership, including the ability to define problems, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions, while providing mentorship to junior team members and overseeing project delivery required
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare…