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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Parsons Corporation
Richland, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Ready to be part of a team that tackles infrastructure challenges? Want to take your engineering skills to the next level by working on complex projects that make a meaningful impact on the community? Parsons is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work 100% remotely within the U.S. Candidates must be located in Washington or Oregon.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Creating feasibility studies and conceptual designs for process plant expansion and modification projects.
  • Evaluating impacts of various design scenarios on existing production and future operability.
  • Integrating customer requirements into the design process for mechanical and ventilation systems.
  • Coordinating interdisciplinary requirements to develop building layouts and utility requirements.
  • Complete a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes, utilizing CAE/CAD as applicable.
  • Prepare standard engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
  • Review small and portions of larger supplier drawing submittals and assist in performing technical bid analyses.
  • Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
  • Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
  • Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) and 8 years of related work experience.
  • Experience with nuclear material handling, nuclear fuels, air permitting, and NRC requirements preferred.
  • Experience in chemical process design projects, including rotating equipment selection and specification, developing and reading P&IDs, and managing equipment lists.
  • Experience with industrial ventilation design.
  • Knowledge of material handling systems for bulk containers.
  • Experience working on interdisciplinary teams to design modifications to existing chemical process systems.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Working knowledge of CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering


Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Salary : $88,400 - $154,700

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