Engineering - Mechanical 6+ - KPFF Consulting Engineers

KPFF Special Projects Group is currently seeking exceptional individuals with 6+ years of experience to apply for the position of Mechanical Engineer. Candidates who are attracted to our philosophy, team culture, and unique work environment are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume for consideration.

Our ideal candidates would have:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Masters degree preferred
• PE Registration
• Experience in the following areas:
• Project Engineering and Project Management
• Design of weldments and structures for dynamic loads
• Stress analysis, including finite element analysis
• Machine Design, including shafts, bearings, gears and other machine components.
• Design for fatigue
• Kinematic and dynamic analysis of machines and systems
• Hydraulic power systems.
• Electric and electronic drives and controls.
• Industrial process piping and pumps.
• Bulk Material Handling

KPFF's Special Projects Seattle office, located in the retail core of downtown Seattle, WA, is part of a dynamic 110+ person group that provides civil engineering and planning, structural engineering, mechanical engineering and machine design, and project management. We provide these services on a wide range of project types through all stages of development.

Typical project types include:

• Transportation Infrastructure
• Movable Structures
• Ports
• Ferry Terminals
• Industrial Processes
• Materials Handling
• Shipyards
• Cruise Terminals
• Small Boat Harbors and Marinas
• Railway Infrastructure
• Fisheries Engineering

KPFF Special Projects - We have recognized that there are specialized issues associated with development of certain projects, which require unique management and technical skills. The KPFF Special Projects Group was established to directly address these concerns with a unique combination of focused dedication to successful delivery via specialized project managers, a highly qualified technical staff, and a predisposition to think and act innovatively. Special Projects has offices located in Seattle & Tacoma, WA and Long Beach, CA.

Our work generally leans toward heavy industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US. We are frequently tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach.

We also like to have fun and give back to our community! Social events and community outreach activities are an important part of who we are and help to strengthen our relationships.

KPFF - With over 1,250 employees nationwide, KPFF is an engineering-focused company that is organized around the philosophy that great people thrive in an environment that enables freedom and independence while also providing the necessary amount of accountability and support.

Trust and excellence are foundational values for our company. Our non-bureaucratic approach depends on passionate, trustworthy people who are dedicated to excellence in everything they do.

We focus on long term stability and prudent growth by building lasting relationships, maintaining an excellent reputation, helping improve our profession, helping our clients to succeed, and providing increasing opportunities for the great people that make up KPFF.

BENEFITS

Benefits include medical, dental (option), life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, paid family leave, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, a subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass (Seattle office) and paid jury duty. We also provide an excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions. Additionally, KPFF provides a bonus program for its employees based upon the profitability of their Reporting Center and contributions of the employee to its success.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and a letter of interest by clicking on the "Apply" button below

Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is committed to recruiting and employing qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.