Mechanical Engineer – Portland, OR

Mechanical Engineer – Portland, OR

Full-Time | On-Site | Portland, OR

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

Mechanical Engineers handle complex engineering assignments that require strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills. They interpret policies, determine work priorities, and plan for future system needs while leading major projects from concept through completion. In this role, they may oversee and coordinate the work of technical and professional staff, ensuring quality and efficiency. Their responsibilities involve performing and managing advanced engineering tasks that demand a high level of expertise, training, and experience.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• 2–5 years' experience in Water distribution systems or Utilities engineering water/wastewater
• Experience with infrastructure asset management
• Understanding of: Pumps, valves, pipelines, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working with industrial or municipal operations support
• Knowledge of maintenance and lifecycle of infrastructure assets
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work with specs, standards, and O&M procedures
  
  

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience with: Water distribution modeling, Asset management systems (CMMS, GIS-based tracking), Capital improvement planning (CIP), Regulatory frameworks (EPA, state DEQ)
• Managing small-to-mid projects
• Budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Mechanical Engineers complete complex engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting policies and determining work assignments.
• Responsible for planning future system needs and developing, implementing, and monitoring major construction and/or developer projects, from inception to completion.
• May oversee, coordinate, and review the work of professional and technical personnel.
• Expected to perform and administer the most complex professional engineering work requiring a substantial level of professional training and experience.
  
  

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment
• Competitive compensation
• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
  
  

Salary Requirements

• $52.00 - $57.50/hr
  
  

Apply Now!

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.