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Facilities Plant Mechanical Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025469016 Category Engineering Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 27, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing’s Engineering Puget Sound South & Southwest organization is currently seeking a Facilities Plant Mechanical Engineer, at Experienced or Senior level, to join our Engineering & Technology team located in Tukwila, Washington.

In this position, you will focus on industrial building HVAC systems, steam generation and distribution, compressed air systems, plumbing and fire protection systems, reliability and building automation.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support project teams to develop conceptual designs, design criteria, final designs, cost estimates and provide maintenance support for the mechanical portions of buildings, equipment installations, utility systems and grounds

  • Lead and provide support in the translation of customer requirements to design options with documents and estimates

  • Review mechanical designs to assess compliance with customer requirements, building codes and applicable laws

  • Support the development of conceptual analysis to resolve cause of asset failures and reduction in asset capacity by using reliability tools and methods (e.g., life cycle analysis, condition-based maintenance, root cause failure methodology, mean time between failures, fault tree analysis, etc.)

  • Collaborate with others in engineering, project management and maintenance to facilitate and implement improvements in asset efficiency, availability, and maintainability

  • Lead team to ensure accuracy of drawing archives/libraries

  • Coordinate review of contractor redlines

  • Provide mentorship to identify errors and document construction changes to align with regulatory requirements, facility standards, and record retention requirements

  • Support teams that manage construction projects by providing input on vendor selection

  • Review of contractor proposals

  • Lead in the production or procurement of detailed design documents

  • Use appropriate resources to produce project drawings, specifications, and permit application packages in accordance with project parameters

  • Support in translation of customer requirements into conceptual design and scope by analyzing intended use/occupancy and desired aesthetics, conducting code research, developing preliminary design elements, determining interdisciplinary engineering support requirements, estimating resource costs/requirements

  • Develop and update design standards and site-specific operating procedures in order to establish common practices

  • Participate in technical committees

  • 15% travel within the Puget Sound area 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering

  • 3+ years of experience reading & understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications

  • 3+ years of experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD package

  • 3+ years of experience repairing and maintaining high pressure steam boilers and air compressors

  • 3+ years of experience supporting industrial facility building systems to include the following: HVAC, Ventilation, Vacuum Systems, Compressed Air, Chilled Water, and/or Water/Sewer Systems 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License

  • 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 10+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering role

  • 10+ years of experience applying Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), or other similar rigorous problem /analysis/resolution, processes to engineering development and manufacturing/production efforts

  • 10+ years of experience assisting with reliability processes in engineering

  • 10+ years of experience with applicable codes (i.e. IBC, IMC, UPC, WSEC, and ASME)

  • Experience with fire protection rules, regulations, and code requirements

  • Experience or proficiency in sustainable design, construction and operation (i.e. USGBC LEED certificates or similar programs)

  • Experience with the sustainability regulations and guidance (i.e. Washington State Climate Commitment Act, Carbon neutrality by 2050)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range Experienced level: $102,850 - $139,150

Summary Pay Range Senior level: $119,850 – $162,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 26, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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