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Mechanical Engineering - Estimator/EIT

PermaCold Engineering, Inc.
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct analytical studies on refrigeration systems and designs or modifies cooling

systems.

  • Analyze research data and prepared project specifications to determine feasibility of

product proposals.

  • To confer with CADD Operators and other Engineers to clarify or resolve systems with

engineering designs.

  • Prepares or directs preparation of system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
  • To provide input to manufacturing or building of refrigeration systems.
  • Assisting in the maintaining and developing new product standards and engineering

documentation practices, as appropriate.

  • Develop/design refrigeration systems for large industrial applications using array of

principles.

  • Select and size all equipment and materials for assigned project. Coordinate the purchases

of all materials needed with the Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator.

  • To interfaces as necessary other design professionals in-house and out, and local officials.
  • Solve all schedule design and code issues.
  • Oversee the Risk Management Program (RMP) complying with EPA.
  • To transition projects over to the operations and service departments.
  • Be alert to opportunities to change equipment, methods, processes, and procedures that

can benefit the company, and research and develop these ideas as appropriate.

  • Establishing and maintaining a communicative, coordinated, and cooperative relationship

With All Other Functions Within The Organization.

  • Be involved in the regular scheduled meetings to ensure a free flow of information and a

close coordination of effort.

  • Ensure that all paperwork relating to engineering is accurately completed, collected, for job

costing and pricing.

  • To maintain all drawing, specifications, data, charts, etc. in an up-to-date manner.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

  • Required: BSME or similar, as well as the ability to obtain EIT and PE.
  • Professional and strong communication skills are required due to customer interactions
  • Knowledge in design and drafting with AutoCAD or similar.
  • Experience in a mechanical engineering field, experience in refrigeration systems is a plus.
  • Skilled in the principles, theories, techniques and practices of refrigeration pipeline engineering and operating practices & practice.
  • Must have forward thinking ability in the development of new design and processes.
  • Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Skills in Word, Outlook, file drop boxes, PowerPoint
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Company’s insurance carrier.
  • Able to climb ladders and walk long distances for jobsites
  • Must be able to translate abstract thoughts and concepts into practical applications that can be easily understood by a variety of personnel.
  • Use of higher mathematics involved in the application of engineering principles and the performance of related practical operations, together with a comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices of mechanical engineering field.
  • Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
  • Requires statistical and analytical knowledge using business math.
  • Must have the ability to read and comprehend plans and drawings.

Benefits

  • Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment:
    • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
    • Accident Hospital Indemnity
  • Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
  • Weekly paycheck
  • Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
  • Paid time off (vacation sick time)
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
EOE – Disability/Veterans

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