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Senior Project Engineer

Averro
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026

TITLE: Project Engineer

LOCATION: Kent, WA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Direct-hire

BENEFITS: Medical insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Vacation, Holiday Pay and more!

PAY RANGE: $135,000 - 175,000

  • Exact compensation varies on skills, experience, and location.
  • Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications


Averro is seeking a mechanical focused Project Engineer for an exciting oil/gas client that designs and manufactures products and systems enabling the reliable deployment of clean hydrocarbon fuels worldwide. We are seeking someone that can execute the engineering and design requirements to furnish the deliverables set forth for each project in the sales contract. The Project Engineer defines the systems and the equipment described in the sales order; and ensures that the systems comply with and function to customer specifications as well as all safety requirements and applicable codes. The Project Engineer undertakes the system design, implementation, factory acceptance test and commissioning phases of projects.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Determines project specifications by reviewing product designs, proposals, customer requirements, performance standards and applicable code compliance requirements; completing technical studies as necessary.
  • Defines and develops the engineering design plan and design requirements in the form of engineering deliverables.
  • Participates in the development of a realistic and achievable project schedule by calculating time and resource requirements for engineering deliverables.
  • Manages engineering design plan by conducting design reviews, monitoring progress of engineering deliverables and communicating areas of risk.
  • Ensures that all team members, inclusive of any third parties, are provided with all necessary and relevant information - details of scope, schedule, technical specifications and quality standards – to effectively deliver their assigned work.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5 yrs experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
  • 5 years experience as a Project Engineer leading product development projects
  • Strong background with mechanical design, calculations, component sizing, and selection
  • Experience with heat exchangers, piping systems, high-temperature pressure vessels, and valves - preferred
  • Must have hands-on mechanical experience & skilled with being able to dismantle and rebuild any mechanical component


Design knowledge based in the following:

  • Heat transfer and thermodynamics principles
  • Combustion principles
  • Fluid systems; line, component and pump sizing
  • Fan and blower sizing
  • Combustion gas train selection and sizing
  • Convergent-Divergent Nozzles
  • Pressure vessel design – ASME section I, II, VIII and IX
  • Materials [Compatibility (Ferrous, Non-ferrous, elastomers, etc.); Corrosion; Strengths]
  • Cast parts
  • Industrial Wiring
  • Electrically hazardous locations
  • Simple circuit design
  • PLC knowledge
  • Computer: Excel, AutoCAD and SolidWorks



WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Family First | Be Uncommon | Culture Wins. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.


  • Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $135,000 - $175,000

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