Engineering Jobs in Kirkland Washington

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT:

Elevate is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago. We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy reach those who need them most. We're pursuing our mission of a just and equitable world where everyone has affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities. We are growing nationally – expanding the reach of our programs, services, and research in collaboration with partner organizations.

OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE:

At Elevate, our organization's greatest asset is the people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We want our team to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation. We seek dynamic, hardworking individuals inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff well-being and career development opportunities, there's no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

Construction Project Manager, Washington

The Construction Project Manager, Washington is part of the National Strategic Engagement Team (NSET) and oversees all outside contractors and aspects of building efficiency upgrades, solar, and decarbonization construction project from start to finish. The Construction manager is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, while managing budgets, schedules, resources, and communicating effectively with building owners, clients, contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders. This position is an expert technical advisor and works closely with Program Managers, Engineers and other team members to advance affordable building efficiency upgrades, solar, and decarbonization projects in Western Washington.

The Construction Project Manager reports to the Senior Program Manager, Washington. This position is located in the Puget Sound region of Washington and is remote with on-site work performed as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and work closely with external contractors, program management, engineering, and other team members in the delivery of electrification projects.
• Develop construction project plans, budgets, and timelines, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Act as the primary construction point of contact, documenting activity in project management software to ensure visibility and data accuracy and keeping project teams informed about project progress and addressing their concerns.
• Interpret and explain contracts, manage contract changes, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Estimate and manage project costs, ensure adherence to the budget, and control expenses.
• Maintain project schedules, track progress, and identify potential delays or safety issues.
• Maintain a safe construction site by communicating safety expectations and protocols to building owners and subcontractors.
• Address issues that arise during the project lifecycle and find solutions to ensure success.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and team members.
• Conduct scoping walkthroughs, project oversight, inspections, and closeout.
• Ensure that the project meets quality standards and specifications and address issues that arise.
• Manage contractor relationships, including vetting and oversight.
• Guide contractors through efficiency and building electrification projects and measures, including heat pump, solar, and storage technologies.
• Approve invoices post-inspection.
• Work to increase diverse contractor participation through coordination with internal and external teams, including Elevate’s Workforce Development team and equipment manufacturers.
• Collaborate with Elevate’s internal Construction Team to incorporate construction industry best practices to Elevate’s processes and standards and maintain expertise in current energy management and new technologies.
• Assist in program design, support strategic and business planning activities.
• Support high performance building and other programs across the organization as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, environmental studies, environmental science, solar and sustainability, or building science preferred; or at least five (5+) years successfully managing construction projects
• Adaptability and flexibility; Travel on site up to 40%
• Ability to understand technical requirements and convey technical information to contractors, such as eligibility of specific equipment and documentation required to complete installations
• Well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures
• Able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results in support of energy efficiency, electrification projects, and the Elevate mission
• In-depth understanding of energy efficiency, environmental health, and electrification programs
• Extensive experience working with various trades, with knowledge of traditional HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems and familiarity with solar, ASHP and geothermal systems
• Capacity to manage a high volume of work and complex situations
• Strong ability to build relationships and work with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational, time management, and project coordination skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Ability to work independently and employ problem solving skills when encountering obstacles
• Passion for Elevate’s mission of equitable climate action

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $85,000 – $95,000, based on experience.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.

Radius Recycling is currently hiring an Environmental Manager in Washington! The EM is responsible for implementation of company policies and procedural plans related to all environmental media, including air, stormwater, groundwater, solid, and/or hazardous waste. The EM maintains regional facilities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, standards, and permits; and has responsibility for maintaining facility compliance with applicable environmental permit conditions.

This position has direct responsibility for conducting on-site fieldwork associated with sampling, monitoring, observing, and recording environmental data; and preparing reports, records, and plans required by regulatory permit, plan, or agreement. The EM assists in the overall planning, design, installation, and operation of pollution control equipment and associated metering and/or measuring devices. The EM delivers training programs and provides other advice to management on practical and necessary steps to prevent or abate pollution arising from operations and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements contained within a variety of environmental permits, plans and policies. The EM provides first line immediate environmental emergency responses to incidents, spills, releases, and accidents. The EM provides appropriate notifications to management and appropriate regulatory agencies and assists with site investigations and Remediation projects related to due diligence activities and other identified environmental issues.

This position operates within flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of environmental management, while providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, efficiently and in compliance with all applicable regulatory Requirements. The EM seeks to decrease the frequency of incidents and errors, compliance deviations and increase profits.

Essential Functions

• Ensures all Company Environmental standards are strictly adhered to.
• Monitors capital projects and provides recommendations for improving environmental controls.
• Encourages reporting of environmental control violations.
• Assists in conducting appropriate training for site personnel as required by local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assists in development and implementation of environmental procedures for all sites.
• Monitors pending legislative and regulatory actions to evaluate the potential impact on operations and develops appropriate response plans to prepare for and ensure compliance.
• Helps provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Ensures all EMS clauses and Requirements are maintained for all ISO 14001:2015 certified sites or those sites that are undergoing EMS implementation and certification.
• Participates in EMS implementation activities at assigned sites and attends all Stage II audits and report outs.
• Participates in the EMS internal auditor program and completes auditor training with 6 months of obtaining the EM role.
• Operational Performance & Best Management Practices
• Spends approximately 50% of time in the field to assist operations staff and other EMs in driving continuous improvement related to environmental compliance programs.
• Prepares and maintains environmental records and reports.
• Ensures investigations and incident analyses are completed to implement necessary corrective actions.
• Assists as requested, in the planning, review and oversight of Remedial actions involving multiple media under various federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Includes developing appropriate work scopes, requesting, and reviewing proposals, selecting consultants & contractors, establishing budgets for management approval, scheduling work in coordination with operations, managing activities to maintain budget and schedule, reporting status and end results to management and regulatory agencies, as necessary.
• Assists in efforts to achieve specific waste reduction/minimization at regional locations.
• Collects, evaluates, and disseminates pertinent information relating to environmental compliance Requirements and maintains appropriate reference files.
• Advises regional management and operating managers concerning the organization's environmental objectives and assists in determining and implementing corrective actions to ensure consistency in company regulatory compliance efforts.
• Recommends changes in procedures, design, or equipment when necessary.
• Represents the organization occasionally at public and/or private discussions including technical forums, regulatory hearings, legal actions, or other public meetings.
• Maintains relationships with outside associations concerned with environmental protection, regulatory officials, and local politicians.
• Assists, as requested, in efforts to develop, plan, and manage environmental investigations associated with past operations and sites being evaluated for acquisition or sale.
• Provides oversight and management of work performed by various consultants and contractors, as well as coordination with both in-house and outside legal counsel.
• Plans, conducts, and/or supervises consultants completing environmental research or other project assignments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by their assigned Senior EM or environmental operations management.
• Equipment & Maintenance
• Ensures construction plans are reviewed to determine that pollution control considerations are adequate and provides technical supervision for construction and installation of pollution control equipment.

Supervisory Responsibility

Occasional or routine supervisory responsibility for environmental employees designated as the Environmental Technicians, Environmental Systems Control Operators (ESCO), and/or Environmental Analyst. Position includes routine management of engineering contractors, environmental consultants, and other contractors. Supervision of pollution abatement equipment operators may be required as well.

Job Conditions

Office and active field working environment including collection of samples for testing, general information gathering, and project management at various locations. It is necessary to be able to walk/climb in active industrial yards with uneven surfaces and to out-of-the-way areas. Must be comfortable with heights. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions and travel is required. Increased time spent involved in environmental issues at sites owned/operated by joint ventures and/or sister companies. Regional and domestic travel required. Position may have to respond to urgent situations on off hours and/or weekends and holidays.

Physical Activities Required To Perform Essential Functions

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally; be mobile within an office and field environment; operate an automobile; be mobile to travel frequently by auto and airplane to local and regional locations; climb; negotiate uneven surfaces; sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time; keyboard for up to several hours per day; and communicate in a professional manner in person and by phone. Visual acuity for extensive reading, examining documents, conducting field sampling related activities, operating an automobile, and operating a laptop computer.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with preference for engineering or science background including environmental science, chemistry, geology, or biology. Minimum of four to seven years' experience with environmental regulations, sampling, testing of air, water, soil, hazardous waste, and other materials. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive an automobile.

Preference for person trained or certified in hazardous materials management, hazardous waste handling, site clean-up operations, and/or emergency response. Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental programs and regulations with approved sampling techniques and procedures. Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, environmental management systems, and environmental testing or analytical equipment. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems; collect data; establish facts; draw valid conclusions in controlled situations; and read and understand engineering plans and specifications.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

KGS Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing practice in Bellevue, WA or Granite Bay, CA.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects up and down the west coast. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

Many of our core clients operate in the hydropower and water management fields. We are growing our U.S. team to continue to provide our industry-leading services to these clients. As we expand our presence on the west coast, we are looking for strong candidates at all levels to join our team!

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering inputs integral to both small and large scale hydro projects. You will lead and mentor teams, support management of production and coordinate delivery of engineering inputs often with multi-disciplinary project team members and senior stakeholders. You will not only support and help grow the broader engineering team capabilities, but your particular focus will be on continuing the development of our powerhouse and energy capabilities and working with key staff in growing that aspect of the business.

You’ll also be involved in supporting project management duties, liaising with both internal and external clients as well as assisting with guiding and mentoring graduate engineers within the team. In this role you will lead teams conducting technical work for feasibility studies, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out onsite visits for rehabilitation and upgrades to dams, hydroelectric facilities and new hydroelectric developments. You will participate in design and play a large role in mentoring the team. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a great team of engineers and scientists, and you will also interface directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to those managing and executing multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects.
• Establish and facilitate connections with other departments to support and enhance service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines and multidisciplinary project teams to execute project deliverables, as well as ensure that quality objectives, schedules and budgets are met.
• Support and collaborate on new business opportunities with new and existing clients, as well as supporting business development efforts for electrical work.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.
• Design modifications to, or entirely new, electrical, instrumentation and balance of plant systems related to dams, control structures, water retaining structures, switchyards and hydroelectric generating stations.
• Manage and execute multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving water resources, flood control and hydroelectric sectors.
• Design modifications to, or entirely new, electrical, instrumentation, protection, and balance of plant systems related to dams, control structures, water retaining structures, switchyards and hydroelectric generating stations.
• Perform electrical calculations.
• Conduct inspections and support project work on site as required.
• Edit and prepare design specifications.
• Provide detailed designs and coordination of facilities with team members.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and provide leadership and mentoring related to KGS’s QA/QC process.
• Contribute to the development of the electrical engineering practice at KGS by documenting technical knowledge, improving internal production processes, coordinating and developing internal training content, and other tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university. A post graduate degree would be an asset.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering with demonstrated project management skills (tracking budgets and meeting schedules).
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California, Oregon, or Washington, as well as eligible for registration as a professional engineer in other states by comity through NCEES.
• Demonstrated leadership of electrical design projects in the industrial power generation field, with experience managing and mentoring younger staff.
• Previous consulting experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Client interaction: must be able to effectively assume a lead role as project engineer at project meetings and communicate project and technical information.
• Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design and construction support are preferred.
• Experience with station service distribution (all voltages), medium voltage equipment, fixed bus power distribution systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) automation (for equipment control), generators and transformers including related monitoring systems, communication systems, system grounding, hoists and gate automation, and balance of plant systems for hydroelectric stations preferred, but industrial experience will be considered.
• Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
• Backup power systems (including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Direct Current systems and fuel fired backup)
• Lighting (including emergency and exit lighting systems)
• Fiber and copper structured cable systems, and associated networking equipment
• Distributed Control System (DCS) and PLC Automation, Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) integration (including any programming experience)
• Protection systems experience, including specifying, setting and verifying (include reference to voltages)
• Load flow analysis, system modelling, arc-flash, grounding, and other electrical studies (include reference to software used and any training)
• North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)/Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) planning
• Physical or cyber security planning or design
• Unit outage planning
• Other renewable energy experience
• Travel to project sites is usually limited but is required depending on project/client requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks.
• Have a drive, attitude, and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000 annually.

Please note that the salary ranges mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.