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Engineering Associate

United Rentals

  • Spokane, WA
  • Today
  • $19.25–$30.75 Per Hour

Highlights

You will also organize and coordinate engineering workflow, and assist engineering staff with the completion of production documents, which in doing so, helps drive profitable engineering revenue for the Company. Provide clerical assistance to Manager for completion of engineering forms, licensing applications, licensing renewals, safety documents, departmental worksheets/databases, etc.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSpokane, WA
IndustryRental Services
Salary$19.25–$30.75 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttp://www.unitedrentals.com

Description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As an Engineering Associate at United Rentals, you will provide a variety of support services to the Engineering Department. You'll be responsible for implementing engineering policies and procedures. You will also organize and coordinate engineering workflow, and assist engineering staff with the completion of production documents, which in doing so, helps drive profitable engineering revenue for the Company.

What you'll do:
  • Provide support to the Engineering Department when creating shoring, shielding, and other structural support systems for site-specific trench and excavation projects
  • Assist with producing pricing quotations and formal written proposals for design projects
  • Receive incoming Excavation Shoring Questionnaires & check information for accuracy & completeness
  • Work with Engineers to draft formal site specific proposals
  • Receive engineering design requests from Branches & distribute to Engineers
  • Organize proposals & projects within electronic and hardcopy filing systems
  • Communicate with Branches to obtain engineering billing information and compile engineering revenue summary for management review and use
  • Provide clerical assistance to Manager for completion of engineering forms, licensing applications, licensing renewals, safety documents, departmental worksheets/databases, etc
  • Other duties assigned as needed


Requirements:
  • High School Diploma
  • Minimum 1 year experience inside sales or comparable experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Knowledgeable of the OSHA Excavation Standard 1926 Subpart P. and related standards
  • Must be able to effectively work independently, as well as within a team environment
  • Must be able to prioritize work and effectively manage time and multiple tasks to meet deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills and fine attention to detail
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills


This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • United Compassion Fund
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
  • Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
  • Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • An inclusive and welcoming culture


Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings

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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service-leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork-are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Compensation Range:
$19.25 - $30.75

About Company

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with a store network nearly three times the size of any other provider, and locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces. Building a better future is our commitment to the people and communities we serve. United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,186 rental locations in North America and 11 in Europe. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 18,500 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 3,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $14.18 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com. Our Customers Our diverse customer base includes construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and independent contractors. Most of our customers align with three categories: approximately 50% are non-construction, such as industrial; 46% are non-residential construction; and 4% are residential. We provide every customer with access to the best people, equipment and solutions in the industry. Our Mission Deploy the best people, equipment and solutions to enable our customers to safely build a better and stronger future. Our Values Safety First Act, and require others to act, in a manner that puts the safety of our employees, customers and communities first. A Passion For People Build a diverse workplace that challenges all employees to grow professionally and embrace teamwork. Visible Leadership Lead by example in every business decision and action, with a sense of humility and responsibility. Customer-Driven Support the best interests of our customers and develop better ways for them to succeed at their jobs. Absolute Integrity Always do the right thing, honor commitments and ensure appropriate corporate governance. Community-Minded Be an outstanding corporate citizen and a good neighbor in every sense by being helpful, respectful, law-abiding and friendly. Continuous Innovation Contribute to a culture of innovative thinking that empowers employees to improve quality, efficiency and customer service. Sustainability Engage in practices that lead to positive change by encouraging social accountability and environmental responsibility.

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