Mechanical Engineer Project Manager

Systems West Engineers (SWE) is seeking a technically adept mechanical engineer and motivated leader to join our Division of Engineering as a Project Manager. We are a collaborative team of engineers, designers, and technicians who are passionate about technical excellence and building relationships that drive meaningful outcomes in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.

As a Project Manager at SWE, you will be responsible for leading complex, multidisciplinary design projects, managing both internal and external relationships, and contributing to high quality and effective project execution. The right-fit candidate will bring situational awareness, courageous authenticity, and a growth mindset to the role.

Key competencies for this position include:

Technical Skills

Broad knowledge and experience in a variety of institutional facilities and building systems. Preferred system experience includes:

• HVAC systems
• Centralized systems (boilers, chillers, steam, etc.)
• Utility distribution systems
• Healthcare
• Laboratories

Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Demonstrates ability to recognize, understand, and manage their own emotions, as well as interact compassionately with the emotions of others.

• Proactively establishes and nurtures strong relationships with clients and team members, becoming a trusted advisor and influential partner.
• Act as a natural connector with a business development mindset, leveraging relationships for future project opportunities.
• Communicates openly, listens actively, and fosters a collaborative and positive environment across all interactions.

Leadership

Ability to cultivate and deliver results through vision, relationships, and execution.

• Lead by example with vision, situational awareness, and a commitment to SWE’s core values.
• Foster a collaborative environment, effectively manage conflicts, and support team morale through responsive communication and transparent leadership.
• Embraces the opportunity to rise to the challenge and prioritize, delegate, and disseminate information.
• Embrace a mindset of continuous learning and improvement, contributing positively to our culture and work environment.

*This position has opportunities for leadership advancement into senior management or subject matter expert track.

Minimum Qualifications to be considered for an interview:

• Professional Mechanical Engineering (PE) registration in the State of Oregon, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proven project management experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in MEP design projects.
• Proven knowledge across various mechanical building systems and building types.
• Previous experience supervising and mentoring team members.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. Competitive salary starting at $112,000, DOE. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K retirement plan with employer contributions and company performance bonus.

Position Location

This leadership position reports to our primary office located in Springfield, Oregon. The candidate will be expected to reside within a reasonable local location to accommodate consistent in-office and project site participation. Additionally, flexible hybrid schedules are commonplace and accommodated for most positions. At Systems West, hybrid means you live locally and have the option to work from home.

ABOUT US

Systems West Engineers is a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, and technicians delivering thoughtful, effective solutions to complex MEP building systems. We show up as a leading team player in the network of contributors, always serving as a resource to elevate the work of others.

As a member of our team, you’ll consistently hear us refer to our values — they serve as our decision-making code and inform our behavior from business operations to our designs and commissioning work. Our values include support community, pursue excellence, work effectively, be responsible, serve our clients, sustain the environment, and think creatively.

We pursue the creative challenges that make for an engaging, collaborative work experience, and we’re excited to share those endeavors with each new member of our team. We believe transparency is essential to achieve stability — to us, that’s more than work-life balance, but also the peer support system that allows each of us to thrive. Over the long haul, we encourage you to identify your own unique development goals, then we offer the resources that enable your individual growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $112,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person