Senior Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager – Bend, Oregon | Systems West Engineers

Make a Move That Matters
Are you an experienced mechanical engineering project manager looking for deeper satisfaction in your work — more meaningful projects, a leadership role with impact, and the lifestyle benefits of a mountain town? This might be your ideal next step.

Systems West Engineers (SWE) is seeking a senior mechanical engineer and seasoned project manager to join our Division of Engineering in beautiful Bend, Oregon. This role is ideal for someone with 15+ years of experience who is currently operating in a similar capacity and ready to make a lateral move with purpose — bringing their expertise to a firm that values technical depth, trusted relationships, and long-term impact in the built environment.

Our team is known for delivering thoughtful, high-performing MEP systems across healthcare, higher education, laboratories, and other complex institutional sectors. We’re also known for our people-centered culture, strong client relationships, and deep roots in the Pacific Northwest.

Why consider this move?

• More interesting, mission-driven projects that challenge and grow your technical and leadership skills.
• Opportunity for firm-wide leadership in technical excellence, project delivery, and mentorship.
• Location: Bend, Oregon, a top destination for outdoor-minded professionals seeking balance, access to nature, and a vibrant community.

Your Role As a Project Manager at SWE, you will lead multidisciplinary MEP design projects, maintain key client relationships and develop new clients, and contribute to high-quality, efficient project execution. You’ll provide senior-level oversight, guide internal teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.

Key Competencies

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of building systems, particularly in institutional and infrastructure-rich environments.
• HVAC and central plant systems (boilers, chillers, steam).
• Utility distribution systems.
• Experience in healthcare and lab environments is strongly preferred.

Leadership & EQ

• Leads with situational awareness, courageous authenticity, and a growth mindset.
• Inspires collaboration, resolves conflict, and communicates with clarity.
• Builds strong internal and external partnerships with long-term value.
• Proactively mentors junior staff and fosters team development.

Strategic Execution

• Adept at prioritizing, delegating, and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Navigates complexity with discernment and tenacity.
• Understands project lifecycles and anticipates challenges before they arise.
• Contributes to strategic growth and continuous improvement of our firm

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE)
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, including significant project management responsibilities
• Demonstrated success leading complex MEP design projects
• Proven experience mentoring technical staff and managing client relationships

Ready to Find Your Fit in Bend?
If you're already performing in this function but crave more meaning, better balance, and the opportunity to lead alongside a thoughtful team — we’d love to connect.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. Competitive salary starting at $150,000, 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 is located in our Bend, OR office and will report 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 $150,000.00 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

Work Location: In person