Senior Mechanical Engineer

Harris Group thrives on providing expert engineering for some of today’s most complex challenges.  We are creative in our approach by delivering multi-discipline services across a wide range of project types. Our successes are directly related to high-quality collaboration, across all offices, expertise, and backgrounds.  Harris Group is a 100% Employee-Owned company with our eyes focused on the people in the company, the clients we serve, and the communities in which we live. 

Harris Group is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be based in our Portland, OR office. This role is responsible for providing professional engineering expertise to our projects that seek to positively impact both the community and the environment. The incumbent will work on innovative designs and see diverse projects through development, detailed design, commissioning, and construction support.

What We Can Offer You

• Variety of project types: Life Science, Industrial Manufacturing, Biofuels, Chemical Plants, Institutional, and Commercial Facilities


• Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all engineering disciplines.


• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.


• Career growth with opportunities to lead teams


• Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals.


• Flexible Work: Hybrid opportunities


• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.

The Role

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 sea ports, energy, commercial development, and other business sectors. 

The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial and self-motivated, passionate of the Mechanical discipline, and communicative with team members and clients. At Harris Group, you are an owner via our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and have an opportunity to be a shareholder in the company based on embracing our values:

• Think Like an Owner


• Seek Shared Success


• Doing the Right Thing


• Embrace Hard Work


• Pursuing Continuous Improvement


• Designing Sustainably

The Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource on complex designs and advance engineering theories, concepts, principles, and processes.


• Perform mechanical design, working with other members of the mechanical staff, and coordinate 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 preparation and presentation of proposals, including scope of services and fee estimate. 


• Support sectors with business development activities and proposal input.

The 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/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 is also important.


• Ability to identify, interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs.


• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with prospective clients, vendors, and constructors.


• Proficient with MSOffice suite.


• Experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, or Revit, a plus.


• Knowledge of Caesar (preferred) or Autopipe pipe stress software, desired.


• Knowledge of PIPE-FLO preferred.


• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.


• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.


• Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth building opportunities of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Drug Free Workplace
Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace.  For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer’s facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group’s policy.

We look forward to receiving your resume!