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Harris Group

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Harris Group, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Harris Group thrives on delivering expert engineering for complex challenges across a wide range of project types. As a 100% Employee‑Owned company, we focus on people, our clients, and the communities we serve. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be based in our Portland, OR office. The role is responsible for providing professional engineering expertise that positively impacts 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 multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all disciplines

Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to personal and 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 process industries, air and sea ports, energy, commercial development, and other business sectors.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, self‑motivated, passionate about 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 the opportunity to be a shareholder in the company by embracing our values.

Think Like an Owner

Seek Shared Success

Doing the Right Thing

Embrace Hard Work

Pursuing Continuous Improvement

Designing Sustainably

Responsibilities

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

Perform mechanical design, working with other 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.

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.

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 MS Office suite.

Experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, or Revit is 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 certifications directly related to the position.

Health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching; PTO & paid holidays.

Harris Group is an employee‑owned company; the ESOP provides employee wealth‑building opportunities.

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 customers’ facilities, we conduct 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!

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