Mechanical / Project Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Mechanical / Project Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Mechanical / Project Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for calculations for Pressure Vessels in accordance with ASME Section VIII.
• Responsible for calculations of piping stress.
• Responsible for maintaining piping specifications in accordance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3.
• Responsible for execution of projects; defining scope, establishing budgets, planning resources, scheduling work, generating designs and specifications, and overseeing procurement, production and shipment of work.
• Responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, contractors, and internal clients. Communicate, coordinate and document project execution and changes externally and internally, keeping correspondence and document tracking up to date.
• Manage contracts, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and codes, adjusting designs, managing change orders, quoting, and procuring approvals.
• Oversee generation of design documents, identify design needs, utilize in‑house engineering skills, prepare material specifications, bills of material, and detailed designs; outsource design and engineering when necessary.
• Manage all aspects of project budgeting, from initial estimates to final cost analysis.
• Maintain and support a safe work environment, reporting unsafe conditions, keeping work areas clean, preventing injuries and illnesses, and adhering to the Company Safety Manual.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager of Engineering.

Job Qualifications

• PE in the state of Washington.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Travel to customer sites within the US and overseas as required; trips may last up to 4–5 weeks.
• Working knowledge of the ASME Pressure Vessel Code, Section VII‑II.
• Working knowledge of ASME Power and Process Piping Sections B31.1 and B31.3.
• Experience in project management and contract management.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with keen attention to detail; able to handle multiple projects and direct team activities.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, MS Project) and the Windows environment.

Job Details

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Salary Range: $115k – $125k
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person status holder.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others and the community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for its candidates.