Project Engineer I - Plumbing

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding Project Engineer I - Plumbing to our growing Engineering and Design division in Seattle, WA. Under direct supervision, the Project Engineer I – Plumbing provides design task support to a level of quality that leads to a minimum number of required clarifications during construction. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:

*Project Management*

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Learns and follows McKinstry Engineering standards and procedures.
• Contributes to tasks on multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
• Manages own workload to deliver assigned tasks on time and in budget.
• Identifies training, coaching, and support needed to complete assigned tasks

*Design*

• Develops familiarity in plumbing systems design, including calculations, pipe materials, equipment selection and multi-discipline coordination.
• Performs engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
• Produces design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Pursues an understanding of the technical foundation of design activities and decisions.

Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Internship or one (1) year experience in related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline required or equivalent work experience required. Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Knowledge of Revit preferred. Knowledge of other CAD/BIM tools welcome.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, VBA, Python, InDesign, IES-VE, and/or other software tools welcome.
• Engineering in Training Certificate preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• 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

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• 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’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.