Mechanical Engineer - Commercial Building Design

Engineer III | Richland, Washington 99354 | Fully on-site | Full-time contract | $72.00–$84.50 per hour

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in commercial building mechanical design to contribute to medium- and large-scale commercial building projects at a power-generation facility. This Engineer III assignment requires sophisticated engineering analysis, advanced technical knowledge of related disciplines, and the ability to translate mechanical engineering principles into detailed, coordinated construction designs.

A Professional Engineer license is required. Candidates eligible to obtain Washington State reciprocity within three months will also be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical construction drawings for commercial building projects.
• Perform comprehensive heating and cooling load calculations.
• Design and coordinate heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, potable water supply, sanitary waste systems, sewer infrastructure and mechanical systems controls.
• Navigate and support the permitting process, applying knowledge of building systems, applicable codes and mechanical engineering principles.
• Conduct site surveys and punch-list inspections during construction phases.
• Prepare mechanical system construction cost estimates and identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Contribute to mechanical design efforts for medium- to large-scale commercial building projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply discipline-specific engineering principles, practices, theories and methods to identify and solve highly complex problems and perform sophisticated analyses.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry developments and their application to the organization's engineering work.

Required skills and experience

• Proven experience in commercial building mechanical design.
• Strong understanding of building systems, building codes and mechanical engineering principles.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, theories and problem-solving methods sufficient to address the most complex discipline-related problems and perform sophisticated technical analyses.
• Advanced technical knowledge of related engineering disciplines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Professional Engineer licensure, or eligibility for Washington State reciprocity within three months, as described below.

Required education and licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years of engineering experience, plus one diverse assignment.
• Professional Engineer license obtained by accredited examination, together with the required engineering experience and diverse assignment. Candidates eligible for Washington State reciprocity within three months will also be considered.

No additional certifications are specified beyond the Professional Engineer requirement above.

Assignment, schedule and work arrangement

• One opening for a full-time contract assignment anticipated to run November 16, 2026–November 15, 2027, approximately 52 weeks.
• Yearlong renewable assignment; renewal is not guaranteed.
• Fully on-site in Richland, Washington 99354. Remote work is not available.
• Monday–Thursday, four 10-hour days each week.
• No on-call requirement.
• Per diem and mobilization/demobilization assistance are not available. The assignment is not expense-eligible.
• Business travel may be authorized by the designated technical representative.
• U.S. citizenship is required. The assignment requires Green Badge Level 1 site access and applicable screening.

Candidate pay

The candidate pay range is $72.00–$84.50 per hour.

CRG benefits and leave

Eligible full-time Cross Resource Group contractors may receive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, voluntary disability and accident coverage, and employee assistance benefits, subject to plan terms, eligibility, waiting periods and employee contributions. Field-employee short-term disability is voluntary. No separate vacation/PTO benefit is offered for this assignment. Washington paid sick leave is provided as required by law: accrual of at least one hour per 40 hours worked from the first day without an annual accrual cap, use after 90 calendar days of employment, and carryover of at least 40 unused hours. Statutory accrual is not capped at five days. Applicable eligibility and legal requirements govern.