Mechanical Engineer (3-6 yrs.)

Engineering - Mechanical 3-6 Yrs. Exp. (Special Projects – Seattle/Tacoma) 

KPFF Special Projects Group is currently seeking exceptional individuals with 3-6 years of experience to apply for the position of Mechanical Engineer in either our Seattle or Tacoma offices.  Candidates who are attracted to our philosophy, team culture, and unique work environment are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume for consideration. 

KPFF's Special Projects Seattle and Tacoma offices are part of a dynamic 150+ 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: 

• Moveable vehicle and pedestrian bridges and other heavy moveable structures 

• Doors for aircraft hangars and other large buildings 

• Container terminal infrastructure design 

• Marina design 

• Ports, harbors, shipyards and other industrial waterfront projects 

• Fluid power design 

• Fuel piping systems 

• Bulk material handling systems 

• Rail Locomotive Maintenance Facility Infrastructure 

• Fisheries Engineering 

Physical demands and work environment: 

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk. 

• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs. 

• Occasionally visiting project locations and performing indoor/outdoor field observations, which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, climbing stairs/ladders and navigating uneven terrain.