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Mechanical Engineer III, Commercial Building Design

KBH Industrial
Richland, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026
About The Job Mechanical Engineer III, Commercial Building Design

KBH | Richland, WA | Employment Type: Contract

Mechanical Engineer III, Commercial Building Design

About Us

KBH Industrial is a trusted resource for utilities and channel partners across the energy and industrial sectors, providing project management, project controls, senior consulting, and specialized technical support. Founded on the principle of people-first, honesty, collaboration and safety, KBH places skilled professionals in critical individual roles, working side by side with client teams to deliver deep expertise and dependable results.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III, Commercial Building Design to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design of medium and large commercial building projects at a nuclear generating station in Richland, WA. Your work will run from load calculations and construction drawings through permitting, site surveys and punch list inspections. This is a fully onsite role on a Monday through Thursday, 4x10 schedule. The pay range is $62.66 to $85.68 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed mechanical construction drawings
  • Perform comprehensive heating and cooling load calculations
  • Design and coordinate HVAC systems, potable water supply, sanitary waste, sewer infrastructure, and mechanical systems controls
  • Navigate and support the permitting process
  • Conduct site surveys and punch list inspections during construction
  • Prepare mechanical system construction cost estimates and identify value engineering opportunities
  • Contribute to mechanical design for medium and large commercial building projects

Qualifications & Skills

  • Proven experience in commercial building mechanical design
  • Strong understanding of building systems, codes, and mechanical engineering principles
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or the ability to obtain Washington State reciprocity within three months
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain site access

Required Education And Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, plus 8 years of engineering experience and one diverse assignment
  • PE license obtained by accredited examination, plus 8 years of engineering experience and one diverse assignment

Required Abilities And Skills

Candidates must demonstrate the following:

  • Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and theories within the discipline
  • Ability to identify and solve highly complex problems and perform sophisticated analyses
  • Advanced technical knowledge of related disciplines
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Commitment to staying current on industry developments

Benefits

KBH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program, and other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Salary : $63 - $86

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