Job Listing Description

This is a very exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's largest aerospace companies!

The contracts are regularly extended and direct opportunities are often available.

We are seeking a Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer (Level 4) to join our Facilities and Asset Management team located in Auburn, Washington.
This mechanical engineering position will provide leadership on material handling, industrial building HVAC and controls, automation and mechanical systems, reliability and building automation.

This position is based primarily in Auburn, Washington. However, up to 50% travel is required between our Fredrickson (located in Puyallup, WA) and Auburn sites.

Position Responsibilities:
Leads project teams to develop complex conceptual designs, final designs, cost estimates and provides maintenance support for the architectural, civil/structural, mechanical, and electrical phases of buildings, equipment installations, utility systems and grounds. Reviews engineering designs to assess compliance with customer requirements, building codes and applicable regulations by applying knowledge of construction principles, practices, and materials, and takes appropriate corrective action.
Leads project teams to develops complex conceptual designs, final designs, cost estimates and provides maintenance support for the civil/structural phases of buildings, equipment installations, utility systems and grounds. Reviews civil/structural designs to assess compliance with customer requirements, building codes and applicable regulations by applying knowledge of construction principles, practices, and materials and takes appropriate corrective action. Leads teams to develop complex conceptual analysis to determine the cause of asset failures and reduction in asset capacity by using reliability tools and methods (e.g., life cycle analysis, condition based maintenance, root cause failure methodology, mean time between failures, fault tree analysis, etc.). Leads others in engineering and facilitating the implementation of complex improvements in asset effectiveness, availability, and maintainability; to specify configuration of new assets in order to support reliability programs. Participates on or leads cross-functional teams to integrate the activities of multiple engineering disciplines, technicians, outside consultants and government agencies.
Leads team to ensure accuracy of drawing archives/libraries. Oversees review of contractor redlines. Provides oversight to identify errors and documents construction changes to comply with regulatory requirements, facility standards, and record retention requirements. Leads teams that manage and support complex construction projects by providing input on vendor selection; reviews contractor proposals; interfaces with government/regulatory agencies; monitors project progress and vendor/consultant performance. Oversees preparation and presentation of project information to ensure compliance with applicable construction documents and jurisdictional requirements and to meet project objectives. Leads in the production or procurement of detailed design documents. Uses appropriate resources to produce project drawings, specifications, and permit application packages in accordance with project parameters. Coordinates designs. Reviews and approves documents.
Develops and updates design standards and site-specific operating procedures in order to establish common practices. Participates in technical committees. Leads the business decision making process by providing input to strategic, short-term, and long-term infrastructure planning; completes studies; analyzes current conditions and future requirements; recommends capital improvements; gathers and analyzes data; and works with both internal and external customers in order to identify and assess alternatives and impacts.
Leads in translation of customer requirements into conceptual design by analyzing intended use/occupancy and desired aesthetics, conducting code research, developing preliminary design elements, determining interdisciplinary engineering support requirements, estimating resource costs/requirements, identifying materials, equipment, and services, and developing initial project schedule in order to establish project scope in response to customer requirements.
Plans, manages, and executes large or complex projects. Leads a team of stakeholders in the acquisition and modification of assets to enable the customer to achieve the defined business objectives in accordance with company and accounting policies. Manages project expenditures within authorized budgets. Creates, maintains, and communicates project management information. Manages the creation of contract scope. Ensures suppliers comply with all contract obligations. Leads in the interpretation and analysis of applicable regulations, standards, codes, and ordinances with respect to project requirements. Offers project alternatives in order to assure compliance. Provides support, as required, to secure permits.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree or greater in an engineering related field
5+ years of experience reading & understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
3+ years of experience leading engineering teams
3+ years of experience using AutoCAD (or similar CAD package)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
5+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering role
5+ years of experience applying Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), or other similar rigorous problem/analysis/resolution, processes to engineering development and manufacturing/production efforts
5+ years of experience assisting with reliability processes in engineering
5+ years of experience in reliability and maintenance methodologies and tools
5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining high pressure steam boilers and air compressors
5+ years of experience working with industrial building HVAC and controls, chilled water, compressed air, process piping, vacuum piping, plumbing, fire protection, and steam & condensate systems
5+ years of experience with applicable codes e.g. NFPA, IBC, UPC, WSEC, and ASME
Experience with electrical, mechanical, and/or structural engineering systems

Remote, onsite or a combination of both? Combination, onsite 2 days week requirement. Eventually more time onsite a week could be required.
Are you okay with out-of-state candidates?: Yes, must relocate at own expense

Additional Skills:

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is the main reason we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests, while also providing industry leading customer service.

We support the majority of Aerospace OEM's and Tier 1 Suppliers across the United States.

We have a national medical, dental and vision plan with United Healthcare and we also have a 401K offering. In some states and on some openings there is bonus potential, sick pay and holiday pay for those who qualify.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)