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# Senior Mechanical Engineer at America At Work

- **Company:** America At Work
- **Location:** Ferndale, WA
- **Compensation:** $115k–$145k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/americaatwork/6753c337-88a3-47bf-8e46-1335a66c7976

## Job description

Join a Leading Engineering Firm Serving North America's Industrial Sector America At Work is recruiting on behalf of an established engineering consulting firm with more than 100 years of experience delivering engineering, EPC, and project management solutions for clients across the refining, petrochemical, energy, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food & beverage industries. We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in process piping, fixed equipment, refinery mechanical systems, and industrial facilities to join a highly respected engineering team. If you're looking for technically challenging projects, leadership opportunities, and the ability to influence major capital projects, we'd love to hear from you.

#JSeniorMechanicalEgineer #Mechanical Engineer #Process Piping #Refinery Engineer #Oil & Gas #Petrochemical # EPC #Industrial Engineering #Fixed Equipment #Pressure Vessels #ASME B31.3 #ASME B31.1 # API #Rndustrial Facilities • PE Engineer • Mechanical Design Engineer

## What You'll Do

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on multidisciplinary engineering projects while serving as the primary mechanical engineering resource for refinery and industrial clients.

Primary Responsibilities

- Lead mechanical engineering activities on refinery and industrial projects
- Design and review process piping systems (ASME B31.1 & B31.3)
- Prepare engineering calculations and code compliance documentation
- Develop equipment specifications and data sheets
- Review pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment
- Lead mechanical design reviews and quality assurance activities
- Coordinate with piping, structural, electrical, civil, and process engineering teams
- Support procurement by preparing bid packages and evaluating vendor proposals
- Participate in field walkdowns, construction support, and startup activities
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
- Interface directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders

Required Qualifications

- 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- Refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, chemical processing, or heavy industrial experience
- Experience leading engineering deliverables on capital projects
- Strong understanding of mechanical equipment and process piping systems

Technical Expertise

We're looking for candidates experienced with:

✅ Process Piping Design

✅ Fixed Equipment

✅ Pressure Vessels

✅ Heat Exchangers

✅ Pumps

✅ Compressors

✅ Tanks

✅ Separators

✅ Mechanical Equipment Packages

✅ Piping Specifications

✅ Mechanical Calculations

✅ Equipment Data Sheets

✅ Vendor Document Reviews

✅ Construction Support

## Preferred Qualifications

- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- EIT certification
- Previous refinery project experience
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Excellent client communication skills

Work Arrangements

Washington Candidates

- Hybrid schedule
- 3 days/week in the Ferndale office
- 2 days remote

Utah Candidates

- Primarily remote
- Salt Lake City area preferred

Required Before Starting

- TWIC Card
- Client safety certifications
- HHFT Safety Training
- Background screening
- Drug & alcohol testing
- Authorization to work permanently in the United States (no employment sponsorship available)

## About America At Work

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: America At Work is a specialized staffing and recruiting firm that focuses on placing bilingual and bicultural (English/Spanish) professionals for US employers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held – bootstrapped, no disclosed venture funding)
- **Headquarters**: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Founded**: 2001
- **Founders**: Nelson De León (opened the first Latino‑owned employment agency in Reading in 1994; founded the current firm in2001)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Staffing and Recruiting / Talent Acqusition
- **Target customers**: B2B – employers across industries seeking bilingual/bicultural talent (English/Spanish, also Russian)
- **Mission/purpose**: Provide a competitive advantage by conecting employers with qualified bilingual professionals who can reach emerging communities and add a dynamic edge to the organization.

## Products & Services
- **Talent Acquisition Consulants**: Full‑cycle recruitment and placement of bilingual/bicultural professionals for roles in finance, engineering, IT, project controls, and other fields. Services include resume screening, interviewing, and candidate assessment.
- **Specialized Recruiting**: Dedicated support for Latin America placements, including projects in Ecuador and other regions. The firm also leverages an internal team fluent in English, Spanish and Russian.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Markt Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metrik**: Annual revenue of approximately $18.8 million (latest available estimate from business databases)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed. Key clients have includded WorleyParsons, Kenexa/IBM, and SAP (via its consultants).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew ~16.7% year‑over‑year (to ~1–10 employees); website traffic increased 65.9% year‑over‑year (though overall volume is modest). The founder was recognized by the Governor of Pennsylvania with the first Latino Pride Award for Employment.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Niche Focus**: Over 20 years specializing exclusively in bilingual/bicultural recruitment, giving the firm deep networks in Latin American and US Latino communities.
- **Language Coverage**: Recruiters fluent in English, Spanish and Russian – a rare combination in the staffing industry.
- **Relaionships**: Strong ties with large engineering/energy firms (e.g., WorleyParsons) and IT consultancies (SAP, Kenexa/IBM).

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Continue serving employers seeking bilingual talent; maintain a boutique, high‑touch recruitment model. No public plans for geographic expansion or digital transformation are disclosed.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Small, tight‑knit team with a founder deeply embedded in the local community. Emphasis on diversity and connecting talent from underrepresented groups.
- **Remote/Hybrid/ Office**: All current open positions are on‑site, located in Boston, Reading (PA), Harrisburg, Lancaster, Blaine (WA), and other US cities. No remote‑first policy indicated.
- **Notable Perks**: Not publicly detailed. The firm uses AI tools to support resume review and candidate assessment, but final hiring decisions are human‑driven.
- **Engineering Culture**: The company is a staffing firm, not a tech product company; technical roles are filled for clients, not internally.

## Sources
1. [americaatwork.com](https://americaatwork.com/)
2. [americaatwork.com – About Us](https://americaatwork.com/about-us)
3. [jobs.lever.co/americaatwork](https://jobs.lever.co/americaatwork)
4. [linkedin.com/company/america-at-work](https://www.linkedin.com/company/america-at-work)

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