Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Senior Level)

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Mid-Senior Level Mechanical Engineer to perform mechanical design for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects based out of our Portland, Oregon office. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely.

Who You Are

A licensed Professional Engineer with a BSME and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Experience with hydroelectric design projects and fisheries related or water resource projects is a plus. Possess excellent problem-solving skills and capable of working collaboratively with clients and team members in a dynamic, multidisciplinary consulting firm.

Knowledgeable: Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to the mechanical engineering discipline is required. Experience in machine design and production of contract drawing packages is required. Experience using AutoCAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software in Solidworks or SolidEdge. Experience working in the field with Clients and Contractors during planning and construction of projects. The candidate will also possess excellent problem-solving skills, oral and written communication skills to manage projects and clients. Design experience with dams or hydroelectric facilities preferred.

Project Manager: The candidate will have experience managing project teams that include junior and senior-level staff, drafters, and project coordinators. The candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Relationship-focused: Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction. Experience developing long-lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering challenges.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States and able to acquire authorization to work in Canada
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license

About the Position

This position is in the engineering discipline of mechanical and typically dealing with unique design issues for fish passage projects, hydroelectric turbines, gates, trash rakes, and hydroelectric balance of plant retrofits and rehabilitation efforts at existing hydroelectric projects as well as the design of new power stations.

Who We Are

Kleinschmidt is one of the few employee-owned consulting firms in North America specializing in hydropower and we have been doing it for more than 50 years. We focus on developing engineering, regulatory, and environmental solutions that benefit our clients by lowering cost, shortening schedules, and improving regulatory relationships.

Our people are passionate, engaged, and enjoy learning from one another while working on unique and creative projects. Technical excellence is at the heart of our continued success, and we strongly encourage learning and continuous improvement to create professional growth and new opportunities for our employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program - Annual and quarterly
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% match employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.