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Mechanical Design Engineer II

ColeBreit Engineering

Bend, OR

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$76,500–$85,500 Per Year
SKILLS
3D Design, Accounting, Architectural Services, AutoCAD, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Construction, Consulting, Contract Management, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Selection, Genetics, HVAC, Healthcare, Higher Education, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Network Administration/Management, Operations Control, Procedure Development, Project Design, Quality Control, Safety Codes, Safety Process, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Bend, OR
POSTED
Today
Open Date
6/22/2026

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
ColeBreit Engineering (Bend, OR)

Pay Range
$76,500-$85,500

About the Organization
ColeBreit Engineering is a client-focused mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and design consulting firm with extensive experience serving a wide range of industry sectors. Our expertise spans higher education and K-12 schools, multi-family and high-end residential, healthcare, commercial, hospitality, municipal, industrial, and winery projects.

As an agile, 100% women-owned, WBE/COBID-certified firm, we think big while delivering the full-service, detail-oriented engineering and consulting support each project demands. With a team of 50 professionals across five offices in Oregon and California, we bring a deep passion for our work, reflected in our commitment to excellence and exceptional attention to detail.

We are proud to support projects that strengthen and serve the communities where we live and work. Guided by quality, integrity, and expertise, we are dedicated to exceeding our clients' expectations in everything we do. ColeBreit Engineering offices are located in Bend and Portland, Oregon, and Monterey, Napa, and Santa Cruz, California.

Description

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for completing detailed designs, including preparing drawings and specifications, completing or assisting with completing calculations, coordinating work within the Engineering team and other outside disciplines, and managing the submittal review process and other associated contract administration activities with construction phase services.

Position Responsibilities
  • Design basic mechanical HVAC systems with some guidance including air distribution systems, steam systems, hydronic systems, and control systems.
  • Compare and discuss alternative design solutions with others.
  • Develop knowledge of and the ability to incorporate the requirements of applicable codes and standards into the project design.
  • Perform basic analysis of equipment and system energy use to help select appropriate equipment and systems to optimize energy efficiency given the intended purpose.
  • On renovation projects, assess existing equipment and systems and determine available capacities and actions necessary to integrate new systems with existing ones.
  • Perform calculations required to design systems, including heating and cooling loads, ventilation requirements, and sizing of distribution systems.
  • Size, select and schedule different types of mechanical HVAC equipment.
  • Layout mechanical equipment rooms, accounting for constructible installation and equipment service requirements.
  • Size and layout of air and hydronic distribution systems, properly coordinated with other systems and building components.
  • Diagram basic types of hydronic systems, determine required system components, and describe operating parameters, to depict a complete and fully operational system.
  • Write and edit basic HVAC system control sequence of operations, diagrams, and point lists.
  • Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate project requirements with the Project Architect, Contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Review other discipline design drawings to confirm required coordination, including architectural, electrical, structural, and civil.
  • Proficient in two-dimensional design in AutoCAD and three-dimensional design in Revit, following company standards.
  • Edit project specifications, including writing additional sections and/or paragraphs for unique project requirements.
  • Adhere to ColeBreit Engineering's design and technical standards, including incorporating quality control processes.
  • Review and comment on basic Contractor product data submittals and shop drawings.
  • Respond to Contractor questions and show an understanding of potential future impacts that the responses may have on the design team.
  • Conduct construction site walk-throughs with a senior designer or engineer and write clear and concise field observation reports.
  • Serve as a project lead on small projects as required.
  • Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality of client and business operations information.
  • Safely use all equipment and materials. Follow established safety procedures, use appropriate safeguards, and observe common-sense safety rules in all on-the-job activities.
  • Contribute to a collaborative work environment, and promote cooperation, commitment, and accountability within the team to achieve short- and long-range team goals in line with the company's mission, vision, and values.
  • Communicate clearly, actively listen and build relationships of trust both internally and externally.
  • Maintain and develop professional and technical knowledge by participating in/utilizing in-house educational training/materials and establishing and maintaining professional networks.
  • Communicate any known violation of any office policy, code, safety policy, or law immediately to leadership.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the home office in which they are assigned.

Travel

This position regularly requires local travel (within 50 miles of home office) and often requires travel outside of 50 miles from home office (day trips). Occasionally requires overnight travel.

EOE Statement
As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Req Number
ENG-26-00003

This position is currently accepting applications.

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