Remote Contract Mechanical Engineer

An engineering client tied to Kennewick, WA is hiring a fully remote contract Mechanical Engineer to support engineering and design work for federal projects. The role reviews, validates, and finalizes mechanical designs for custom fabricated equipment, performs structural and lifting analysis, and completes HVAC load calculations for the containerized systems the equipment is installed in, meeting applicable codes, client specifications, and Quality Level 3 (QL-3) commercial grade requirements. Responsibilities include validating mechanical designs in SolidWorks, Inventor, and similar CAD platforms; producing fabrication drawings, weld schedules, and inspection requirements; performing structural analysis of fabricated weldments carrying high-density shielding; analyzing overhead hoist runway beams and load paths; verifying lifting attachments per ASME, AISC 360, and AWS D1 standards; performing heating and cooling load calculations; verifying portable self-contained air conditioning and ventilation sizing; and documenting the calculation basis for QL-3 submittal and independent review. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, 8 plus years of experience including 3 plus years on custom fabricated equipment or heavy fabrication, demonstrated structural and load calculation experience, HVAC load calculation experience, knowledge of SolidWorks including Simulation, and U.S. citizenship. A Professional Engineer (PE) license and experience with overhead hoists, below-the-hook lifting devices, containment ventilation, and containerized facility systems are preferred.