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Mechanical Engineer III

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Location: Bend, Portland, OR, Santa Cruz, Monterey, CA or surrounding areas. 

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Are you ready to take your mechanical engineering career to the next level—balancing design precision, technical collaboration, and meaningful project impact? 

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As a Mechanical Engineer III at ColeBreit Engineering, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems that bring our clients’ visions to life. You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from civic and healthcare facilities to sustainable housing, while collaborating closely with talented engineers and project leaders. 

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Do you thrive on balancing visionary design with the practicalities of delivering outstanding results? If so, please read on. 

 

Do you - 

 

EXCEL IN TECHNICAL EXECUTION? 

You bring 5+ years of progressive experience designing mechanical and plumbing systems, producing coordinated construction documents, and performing detailed calculations that ensure project accuracy and compliance.

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COMMUNICATE AND COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY? 

You’re proactive and organized—able to balance multiple projects while maintaining open communication with clients, project managers, and cross-disciplinary teams. 

 

​LEAD THROUGH LEARNING AND MENTORING? 

You seek feedback, share lessons learned, and support the growth of junior designers or interns while continuing your own professional development toward technical mastery and leadership. 

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: 

Within the first 30 days: 

  • Gain a strong understanding of ColeBreit’s design standards, project delivery process, and team structure.  

  • Establish collaborative relationships with senior engineers, project managers, and key team members. 

  • Begin supporting 2–3 active projects by contributing to Revit modeling, calculations, and coordination efforts. 

3-6 months and ongoing: 

  • Independently execute HVAC and plumbing system design tasks across multiple projects.  

  • Attend site visits and contribute to field observation reports. 

  • Lead coordination on assigned design packages and participate in QA/QC reviews. 

  • Mentor junior designers in drafting, modeling, and process efficiency. 

6-12 months and ongoing:  

  • Manage technical design tasks on 4–6 active projects, demonstrating ownership of assigned scopes and deadlines. 

  • Participate in client or coordination meetings as a technical representative. 

  • Contribute to internal process improvements and share insights with peers. 

  • Pursue or maintain PE licensure and deepen engagement with professional organizations such as ASHRAE. 

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EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. 

  • 5+ years of progressive MEP design experience focusing on HVAC and plumbing systems. 

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering (CA or OR)—or ability to obtain within 90 days required. 

  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit required; experience with Bluebeam and load simulation software (Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, or EnergyPro) preferred. 

  • Strong understanding of Oregon and California building codes preferred. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Collaborative, detail-oriented, and aligned with ColeBreit’s team-first culture. 

 

COMPANY BENEFITS INCLUDE: 

The compensation range is $90,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience level and skillset 

Health: Medical, Dental, Vision | Gym stipend 

Well-Being: Hybrid work policy | 3 weeks of PTO | Paid holidays + additional holiday week by year end 

Financial Wellness: Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer matching | Student loan repayment | Dependent care FSA matching | Profit-sharing opportunities | Cell phone stipend 

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WHO WE ARE: 

ColeBreit is a woman-owned, MWBE-certified MEP engineering firm with offices across Oregon and California. Founded in 2013 by Laura Breit, we’ve grown into a 50 person team committed to quality, integrity, and strong client partnerships. Specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering, we serve diverse industries, including civic, healthcare, and sustainable housing. ColeBreit is more than an engineering firm—we’re a team that values collaboration, innovation, and care in everything we do.  

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Our Core Values: Driven to Perform. Want to Grow. Team First (No Jerks Allowed).   

What sets ColeBreit apart is our people-first culture and commitment to creating a supportive, team-oriented workplace:  

Team-First Approach| Client-Focused Leadership| Community and Connection| Work-Life Balance | Growth Opportunities 

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