CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

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CIVIL ENGINEERING

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1. CIVIL ENGINEER/PROJECT ENGINEER/ LAND DEV

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

*BSCE Degree or equivalent

*5 plus years Civil technical experience

*Thorough knowledge of civil design, grading, drainage, sanitary sewer, and storm water designs.

*Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD 2000i

*Thorough knowledge of LDD (Land Development Desktop)

*Desire and ability to step into Project Management role

*Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

*P.E. Certification – WA preferred but not required

LOCATIONS: Tacoma, Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Seattle, WA

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2. URBAN DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

5-7 Years' Experience

Background in architecture, landscape architecture, or urban design required.

Graphic design experience including Adobe Creative Suite Software.

Motivated and creative leader able to work independently and in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with an urban design and planning studio on large multidisciplinary projects such as urban revitalization, subarea, non-motorized, master planning, and sustainable projects.

LOCATION: Seattle, WA

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3. CIVIL CAD TECHNICIAN

DIRECT HIRE

REQUIREMENTS:

AA Degree in Drafting or related discipline

Proficiency with AutoCAD 2000i, AND Land Development Desktop

2 years minimum experience in Civil Engineering

Experience with the drafting of sub-division developments, including grading, water run-off, sewers, storm drains, streets and curbs.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design sub-division and small to medium sized commercial land development projects.

Great Civil Engineering company; good benefits.

LOCATION: Tacoma, Bellevue, Seattle, Issaquah

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4. CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

Current use of AutoCAD and LDD.

BSCE or equivalent degree

PE required.

4-5 years experience in civil engineering design and project/client management.

Experience in civil/site design for residential subdivisions, multi-family, mixed use and commercial civil/site design and commercial type developments.

Experience in establishing project schedules and coordinating staffing resources

Extensive practice in preparing construction documents

Strong written and verbal communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Immediate opening in Portland, OR suburb.

Work as a part of an energetic multi-disciplinary civil design team as Project Engineer.

Establish project schedules and coordinate staffing resources on residential subdivision, multi-family and commercial civil/site design development projects.

Prepare construction documents.

Relocation assistance is available

LOCATION: Portland, OR

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5. CIVIL DESIGN ENGINEER

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

*BSCE or equivalent degree and EIT certification required.

*Experience in civil/site design for residential subdivisions, multi-family, mixed use, and commercial type developments.

*Experience in preparing construction documents

*Strong written and verbal communication skills

*Desire to work as a part of an energetic multi-disciplinary design team.

* Current and proficient use of AutoCAD and LDD is preferred

*Proficiency in Word, Excel, and other typical design or word processing software tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Immediate opening for a Design Engineer with 2 plus years of experience in civil engineering design of residential subdivisions, multi-family, mixed use and commercial developments.

LOCATION: Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Tacoma, Issaquah, WA

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6. CIVIL PROJECT MANAGER - LAND DEVELOPMENT

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Civil Engineering

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

• Experience managing groups of 3-4 individuals for permitting of private

development projects

• Minimum six years experience in Civil Engineering

• Knowledge of AutoCAD including Softdesk/Land Development Desktop

• Experience using Stormshed, WWHM

• Experience with: cost estimating, site planning, permitting in local counties,

and storm/sewer/water design

• Experience drafting/designing on commercial retail site development projects

• A personal commitment to excellence

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage commercial site development projects

Lead design and entitlement efforts

Develop project schedules, perform workload forecasting

Prepare proposals

Attend client meetings, coordinate with clients and sub-consultants

Market the firm's services

Manage project budgets, and manage staff and project teams.

Review all project documents, technical calculations, reports, and plans to

confirm their accuracy.

COMMENTS: Competitive pay and benefits including: 401K with employer match; health,

vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; opportunity for financial

performance awards; access to current technology and training; three weeks

of paid time-off; and pay for every hour worked, not just a base salary.

LOCATION: Seattle, Bellevue, Portland

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7. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

BSCE or equivalent

3+ Years' experience with concrete, wood, masonry and steel.

Familiarity with the International Building Code

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

LOCATION: Tacoma, WA

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PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

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8. PIPING DESIGNERS

Long Term Contract

REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency with Rebis AutoPlant, and AutoCAD

Minimum 2 years experience in petroleum/chemical piping design, 10 yrs. preferred

Knowledge of piping applications in a refinery setting

Ability to work independently and on a team

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug exam

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work on piping design team utilizing Rebis AutoPlant to develop engineering plans for refinery projects.

LOCATION: Seattle, Bellingham, WA

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9. ROTATING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER

Long Term Contract

REQUIREMENTS:

· B.S. Mechanical Engineer

· 10+ years experience in refineries, petrochemicals, oil & gas production, or similar processing industries.

· Broad technical and practical knowledge of rotating equipment (API, ASME & other pumps, API and non-API compressors, steam and gas turbines, motors, gears, lubrication systems, mechanical seals, couplings, base plates, etc.)

· Direct field experience of equipment installation and/or troubleshooting in refineries or petrochemical plants

· Exceptional skills in communication, teamwork, leadership and initiative

· Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering or EIT Exam

In addition to the basic qualifications, the ideal candidate would meet the following preferred experience, knowledge and/or qualifications:

· Professional Engineer Registration

· Knowledge of ASME piping engineering and piping stress / flexibility analysis.

· Knowledge of ASME & API pressure equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, heaters, flares and boilers)

· Knowledge of Metallurgy, welding, metal fabrication

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide mechanical engineering work for refineries and other oil and gas facilities; includes specification, design and evaluation of pressure equipment, rotating equipment, and piping systems.

· High degree of interaction with a variety of contacts including technical and non-technical peers, other engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, contractors, etc.

LOCATION : Bellingham, WA

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10. INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS DESIGNER

Long term Contract

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical or related engineering discipline

• Minimum 5 years experience in oil & gas production, refineries, petrochemicals or other industries.

• Experience must include the ability to execute small to medium sized projects from conception to start-up.

• Must have knowledge and application of instrumentation related Standards, Codes and Regulations and a basic understanding of project control techniques, budgeting, scheduling and tracking is required.

1. Develop P&ID's (control schemes, control interlocks, shutdown systems, alarm systems, etc) preferably for Refinery, Petrochem, or Oil & Gas projects.

2. Develop the engineering/design Scope of Work documents.

3. Prepare man-hour estimates for design development (FEL) and for detailed design.

4. Provide input for project scheduling, progress reporting and tracking, installed cost estimates, and manpower loading.

5. Prepare ISA data sheets for field devices (transmitters, valves, sensors, etc); complete engineering sizing calculations for control valves, relief valves, orifice plates, flow meters, etc. The Bellingham office has standardized on Intergraph SPI INtools software as the engineering and design database tool.

6. Prepare equipment specifications for DCS and PLC hardware.

7. Prepare a set of engineering documents for use by a programmer to configure a DCS or PLC system. These documents would include Control Narratives, Cause & Effect diagrams, Logic diagrams, Alarm Summaries, HMI sketches using VISIO software, etc.

8. Participate in the SIS lifecycle design steps and assist in the preparation of the SRS document. Check SIL verification calculations performed by a 3rd party consultant.

9. Prepare material requisitions and bid tabulations for client approval. Approve vendor drawings and calculations.

10. Lead the instrumentation design team to prepare a complete IFC (Issued for Construction) package of drawings, data sheets, specifications and FCO (Functional Check Out) binders. Perform QA/QC check of the entire package.

11. Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), field checkout, construction support and provide start-up assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instrumentation and control systems engineering including develop P&ID’s, control philosophy and alarm/shutdown and safety systems; develop engineering scope of work, man-hour budgets, and cost estimates; field instrumentation selection, sizing calculations and prepare data sheets.

• Senior level engineers will lead and direct the engineering and production of design drawing packages; perform quality checks and verification of compliance to standards for all documents issued for construction; prepare material requisitions and approval of bid tabulations; and perform field checkout, construction support and start-up assistance.

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA

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11. INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Long Term Contract

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical or related engineering discipline

• Minimum 5 years experience in oil & gas production, refineries, petrochemicals or other industries.

• Experience must include the ability to execute small to medium sized projects from conception to start-up.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop P&ID's (control schemes, control interlocks, shutdown systems, alarm systems, etc) preferably for Refinery, Petrochem, or Oil & Gas projects.

2. Develop the engineering/design Scope of Work documents.

3. Prepare man-hour estimates for design development (FEL) and for detailed design.

4. Provide input for project scheduling, progress reporting and tracking, installed cost estimates, and manpower loading.

6. Prepare equipment specifications for DCS and PLC hardware.

8. Participate in the SIS lifecycle design steps and assist in the preparation of the SRS document. Check SIL verification calculations performed by a 3rd party consultant.

9. Prepare material requisitions and bid tabulations for client approval. Approve vendor drawings and calculations.

11. Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), field checkout, construction support and provide start-up assistance.

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA

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12. PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Long Term Contract

REQUIREMENTS:

Must Have PE (any state) and SE (WA or CA)

Must Have refinery experience

• B.S. Civil/Structural Engineering

• 15 years minimum experience in structural design of concrete and steel structures for the petrochemical industry

• PE and SE licenses in Washington or California

• Detailed knowledge of the IBC 2006 Building Code

• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to function well as a member of a team

• Must be computer literate in basic engineering analysis and design software including STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D, Enercalc, MathCAD, Foundation 3D, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a team leader on medium to large sized projects requiring multi-discipline design teams.

• Overseeing and directing the work of others, engineering quality assurance and assistance in training and leading intermediate and junior level engineers.

• Under minimal supervision, will independently evaluate, select and apply industry standard engineering techniques and procedures related to structural engineering.

• Projects include process equipment supporting structures, pipe racks, foundations for large petrochemical process vessels, process buildings, containment structures, industrial and commercial buildings, and seismic retrofit of existing structures.

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA

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13. CONTROL SYSTEMS SIS ENGINEER

Long Term Contract

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical or related engineering discipline

• 8 years minimum experience in industrial processing facilities

• Must have an in-depth understanding of all phases of the SIS life cycle, including applicable ISA/IEC standards.

CSFE Certification would be a PLUS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and develop P&ID's and control strategies

• Support PHA/LOPA analysis (Process Hazard Analysis/Layers of Protection Analysis)

• Support Process Engineers during SIF (Safety Instrumented Function) identification and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) classification

• Develop Safety Requirements Specifications

• Select and design SIS hardware and software to meet requirements

• Integrate instruments and control systems with DCS, PLC, and SIS

• Complete SIL verification and documentation

• Develop SIS testing, checking and validation procedures

• Support construction and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) activities

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA

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14. PIPING DESIGNER - CALIFORNIA

Contract Or Contract-To- Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

3+ years experience in process pipe design in hydrocarbon service, including layout, production piping and checking

Strong communication, organization, and computer skills (Microsoft software)

Proficient in AutoCAD and Bentley AutoPlant

3D modeling design experience in Bentley AutoPlant a plus

Applicant should be motivated, have good analytical skills, and enjoy working in a challenging team environment.

Field trips to job sites (local and/or remote) will be required, so applicant must be open to travel and remote site assignments

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties involve all aspects of process piping design, including:

quipment and Piping layout

Drawing

Checking

Responsibilities include producing all documents and drawings required to:

Fabricate pipe spools

Purchase materials

Assemble piping systems

LOCATION: Bay Area, CA

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15. PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Long Term Contract

REQUIREMENTS:

· B.S. Mechanical Engineer

· 10+ years experience in refineries, petrochemicals, oil & gas production, or similar processing industries.

· Broad technical and practical knowledge of ASME & API pressure equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, heaters, flares and boilers)

· Broad technical and practical knowledge of rotating equipment (API, ASME & other pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, mixers)

· Knowledge of ASME piping engineering and piping stress / flexibility analysis.

· Exceptional skills in communication, teamwork, leadership and initiative

· Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering or EIT Exam

In addition to the basic qualifications, the ideal candidate would meet the following preferred experience, knowledge and/or qualifications:

· Professional Engineer Registration

· Direct field experience in refineries or petrochemical plants

· Broad technical and practical knowledge of Metallurgy, welding, metal fabrication

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· High degree of interaction with a variety of contacts including technical and non-technical peers, other engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, contractors, etc.

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA

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AEROSPACE

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16. MANUFACTURING UNIT MANAGER

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

· Four year degree in business, industrial engineering; equivalent education and management experience may substitute.

· Minimum 6 years experience in management position responsible for multiple functions.

· Minimum 8 years electronics or cable manufacturing experience in a lean environment Experience in contract manufacturing and/or cable harness assembly a plus.

· Previous experience working in AS9100 and SOX compliant manufacturing environments.

· Proven success in setting up lean manufacturing environment, planning capacity, meeting production goals.

· Proven ability to implement new programs, ideas and/or solutions with hands-on implementation style, in a multi-cultural setting.

· Strong analytical, numerical, financial and reasoning abilities.

· Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, constantly changing production environment.

· Ability to establish credibility, professional image and participative management style with all employees and customers.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Project Management software, MRP, Scheduling and Forecasting software.

*** Manufacturing Unit Manager- must have electronics manufacturing experience (preferably aerospace and/or cable, of course)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for production operations and the successful implementation and execution of production plans. Develop and effectively implement ideas that maximize productivity. This position incorporates strategic, tactical and technical objectives to meet current and projected production goals. Responsible for increasing manufacturing profitability, efficiency, and productivity through technology, training and lean processes.

· Proactively evaluates sales forecasts and the company’s business and revenue plans, backlog, and production capacity and translates into a timely master plan which meets financial goals, supports sales and achieves customer satisfaction.

· Oversees the operation and flow of Production to ensure customer needs are met for quality and on time delivery.

· Coordinates activities of all production areas and actively collaborates with manufacturing engineering and production scheduling for maximum efficiencies.

· Identifies equipment needs. Provides comparative analysis and justification for new equipment; ensures equipment is ordered, set up and runs efficiently.

· Assists with assessing new product manufacturability and ensures that Production competencies and capabilities are in place for prototype and first of models.

· Achieves the department’s monthly financial objectives. Ensures scrap and rework financial transactions are accurate. Manages expenses and unabsorbed labor to budgeted (or below) levels.

· Establish facility requirements and ensures that facilities requirements are met for Production.

· Maintains clear and effective communication within and among groups; keeps employees informed about department and company goals and progress.

LOCATION: Kent, WA

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17. FINANCIAL ANALYST

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

4 year college degree

3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong analytical skills

Superior excel skills with exposure to Access

Ability to comunicate with all levels of the organization

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position reports to the Controller.

Responsibilities:

¨ Cost Accounting

Maintain production reports and analysis to partner with operations to drive cost and process improvements:

Capacity analysis

Efficiency, overtime and labor hour reporting

Scrap

Operating supply usage

Consumable standards and usage

Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare monthly reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

Develop annual materials, labor, scrap and overhead variances.

Assist in preparation of monthly forecast and analyzing actual results versus previous forecasts.

Review monthly manufacturing cost activity during monthly close and journalize adjustments as required.

General Accounting and Financial Reporting

Assist in monthly and annual financial close.

Assist in review of budget to actual manufacturing department expenses and forecasting future months.

Develop policies and procedures required by Sarbanes-Oxley.

Perform quarterly testing of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Convert key customer sales forecast into part level demand forecast that will enable our Supply Chain to forecast material requirements and identify potential issues and opportunities.

Other

Compile cost information to be used in operating budget preparation.

Perform other related duties as required to meet the goals and objectives of the company and the Finance Department

LOCATION: Kent, WA

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18. MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and minimum 5 years related experience and/or training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Provides supervision/management of the activities and staff of a unit engaged in product development, design, process definition/improvement or related technical support functions.

· Identifies and allocates manpower and resources to assure completion of established objectives within budgetary and schedule guidelines while upholding high technical standards.

· Supervises activities of an assigned unit in order to provide adequate technical support for new product or process developments, production and product problems, or to identify possible new areas for technical exploration.

· Assists management in identifying and initiating technical projects and programs which lead to improved processes and products, reduced costs or increased output.

· Establishes budgets for conducting section activities and accompanying technical projects; forecasts manpower, equipment and supply needs; and is responsible for managing section activities within established budgetary guidelines.

LOCATION: Tucson, AZ

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19. NC PROGRAMMER

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor degree in applicable engineering discipline, or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years aerospace interiors experience preferred

CNC programming experience

Excellent blueprint reading skills

Demonstrated proficiency with CATIA NC Mill software or equivalent

Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and tooling

Tool design experience a plus

Detail oriented

Ability to work within a team oriented environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generate CNC programs needed to fabricate interior components

Implementation of CNC machining operations in support of production

Develop CNC programs per tool planning schedule

Write operator documentation for the CNC programs

Troubleshoot CNC programs to improve efficiency and quality

Design and coordinate fabrication of tools required to support CNC operations

Provide feedback to Design group on producibility

Provide feedback to Manufacturing Engineer on tool planning

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA

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POWER

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20. PIPING DESIGNERS

Long-term Contract

REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency with Rebis AutoPlant, and AutoCAD

Minimum 2 years experience in utility piping design

Ability to work independently and on a team

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug exam

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work on piping design team utilizing Rebis AutoPlant to develop engineering plans for utility projects.

LOCATION: Bothell, WA

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21. FACILITIES ELECTRICAL DESIGNER

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

5-10 years experience in electrical systems design and layout for commercial and industrial facilities.

Associates Degree or Computer Aided Design training

Proficiency and high level/high speed utilization of AutoCAD V20005 or higher

Strong communication skills

MS Word and Excel capability

Working knowledge of the NEC

The following experience would be helpful, but is not essential:

Microsoft Access.

Experience with medium-voltage power distribution systems

Short circuit analysis, and protective device studies

Motor controls and general building systems controls.

Airport facilities design experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design of feeder and branch circuits to include selection of the conductor, conduit, and the required protective device

Load tabulations

Low voltage (480V and below) power distribution design to include system configuration and panel selection

Lighting distribution calculations and fixture selection for indoor and outdoor lighting systems

Layout of underground conduits and duct banks

Layout and routing for cable tray and conduit systems

Motor starter and miscellaneous control schematics and wiring diagrams

Cable routing and circuit schedule development

Grounding

Special systems

Supervising design of other designers and CAD drafters

LOCATION: Seattle, WA

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22. LEAD MECH/PIPING DESIGNER

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

10 years or more relevant experience in forest industries, pulp and paper and related projects

Proficiency with piping system design and AutoCAD drawing preparation for industrial projects

Experience as a design coordinator and lead designer on multi-discipline projects

General arrangement and plant layout drawing preparation

P&ID preparation

Thorough understanding of industrial piping systems

Experience in acquisition and presentation of accurate dimensional field data

Coordination of piping design with vendor supplied equipment

Understanding of and experience with deliverables required for industrial piping projects

Demonstrated ability to route pipe in the field

Coordination with engineering for piping support locations and stress analysis

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

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23. MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

BSME degree

1-3 years experience in Pulp and Paper

Ability to acquire PE registration within two years.

Understanding of engineering techniques commonly used in the pulp and paper industry, including sizing and specification of equipment and pump and piping systems.

A working knowledge of AutoCAD

Organizational skills, self-motivation, excellent oral and written communication skills, and enjoy working in a team environment.

LOCATION: Portland, OR

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FIBERGLASS

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24. QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR

Direct Hire

REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires at least 5 years experience in the fiberglass materials manufacturing environment, such as tank or spool assembly, fitting manufacture, filament winding experience, or other related fiberglass work.

· Field inspection experience is a plus.

Candidates do not necessarily need to live in Bellingham (can live anywhere in US) but they will need to be flexible and willing to travel.do inspection at refinery’s and other industrial plants using Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) pipes or tanks. Current work includes Saudi Arabia as well as domestic work. Overseas work pays more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality inspection of fiberglass materials. The work week is 60 hours pay is consistently in excess of $100k yearly.

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA