Mechanical Engineering - Estimator/EIT in Portland, Oregon at Permacold Engineering

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct analytical studies on refrigeration systems and designs or modifies cooling
systems.
• Analyze research data and prepared project specifications to determine feasibility of
product proposals.
• To confer with CADD Operators and other Engineers to clarify or resolve systems with
engineering designs.
• Prepares or directs preparation of system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• To provide input to manufacturing or building of refrigeration systems.
• Assisting in the maintaining and developing new product standards and engineering
documentation practices, as appropriate.
• Develop/design refrigeration systems for large industrial applications using array of
principles.
• Select and size all equipment and materials for assigned project. Coordinate the purchases
of all materials needed with the Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator.
• To interfaces as necessary other design professionals in-house and out, and local officials.
• Solve all schedule design and code issues.
• Oversee the Risk Management Program (RMP) complying with EPA.
• To transition projects over to the operations and service departments.
• Be alert to opportunities to change equipment, methods, processes, and procedures that
can benefit the company, and research and develop these ideas as appropriate.
• Establishing and maintaining a communicative, coordinated, and cooperative relationship
with all other functions within the organization.
• Be involved in the regular scheduled meetings to ensure a free flow of information and a
close coordination of effort.
• Ensure that all paperwork relating to engineering is accurately completed, collected, for job
costing and pricing.
• To maintain all drawing, specifications, data, charts, etc. in an up-to-date manner.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Engineering Manager.

• Required: BSME or similar, as well as the ability to obtain EIT and PE.
• Professional and strong communication skills are required due to customer interactions
• Knowledge in design and drafting with AutoCAD or similar.
• Experience in a mechanical engineering field, experience in refrigeration systems is a plus.
• Skilled in the principles, theories, techniques and practices of refrigeration pipeline engineering and operating practices & practice.
• Must have forward thinking ability in the development of new design and processes.
• Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Skills in Word, Outlook, file drop boxes, PowerPoint
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Company’s insurance carrier.
• Able to climb ladders and walk long distances for jobsites
• Must be able to translate abstract thoughts and concepts into practical applications that can be easily understood by a variety of personnel.
• Use of higher mathematics involved in the application of engineering principles and the performance of related practical operations, together with a comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices of mechanical engineering field.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Requires statistical and analytical knowledge using business math.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend plans and drawings.

Benefits:

• Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
  • Accident Hospital Indemnity
• Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
• Weekly paycheck
• Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
• Paid time off (vacation + sick time)
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE – Disability/Veterans