Mechanical Engineer

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Overview

Do you want to work on Boise’s incredible Greenbelt? Do you want to work on projects that make a difference? Join the QRS Team!

We are seeking a talented and motived Mechanical Engineer interested in a career in Boise, Idaho. Are you interested in gaining career experience providing multi-disciplinary design solutions over a wide range of engineering projects?

With QRS, you would have the opportunity to be a contributing member of in-house multi-disciplinary design teams to provide design solutions for water resources, fisheries, and hydro design related projects. Typical projects include fisheries (passage, hatcheries, screening), gates and lifting systems, and, inlet valves, cranes and hoists, and other general mechanical design components.

This is an opportunity to contribute to our long-standing reputation for client satisfaction by providing technical engineering solutions in a dynamic, personalized small-business environment. Our diverse clients include Federal, State, and local government agencies, utility companies, private sector owners, non-profit conservation groups, and other consulting firms.

We strive to provide our employees with a rewarding and challenging career that allows them to grow both professionally and personally while emphasizing a positive work-life balance.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Skills:

Mechanical Engineering: More than 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering design with the ability to perform tasks on multi-discipline projects throughout the full project cycle. Experience with common industry practices and the QA/QC process. Experience as a Consultant working with state and federal agencies, utilities, and private owners is preferred. Active involvement in Professional Organizations is also preferred.

Marketing Experience: Ability to develop client rapport and long-term client relationships.

Personal Attributes: Strong communication and leadership skills; enjoys coordinating with clients, stakeholders, agencies, and members of multi-disciplinary design teams; high ethical standards; motivated to provide technical solutions to clients; appreciation for team collaboration; conscientious of how your work affects members of a design team, the client, and the general public; self-driven; thrives on the challenges of a tough project; internal drive to learn and understand technological innovation and develop unique project solutions.

Responsibilities May Include Some or All of the Following: 

  • Performance in multi-disciplinary design teams.
  • Mechanical engineering analysis, including modeling and calculations.
  • Production of alternatives analyses, construction drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
  • Site visits and project inspections, including occasional overnight travel.
  • Provide designer support services during construction activities.
  • Other engineering related tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Certification or Professional Engineering (PE) license, or ability to become licensed within 6 months, in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
  • Excellent oral and written communication in the English language.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Why Choose Us?

  • Work on the Boise River Greenbelt, providing easy access for alternative modes of commuting and exercise throughout the day.
  • Flexible schedule with the opportunity for hybrid office hours.
  • We provide competitive benefits usually found at larger companies but with a small company feel, including a sense of making a personal difference in the success and direction of the company.
  • We strive to customize the work environment for every employee to help you achieve your professional goals with a balanced personal life.
  • Our typical project work is multi-disciplinary, providing you with the opportunity to develop a wide-ranging skill set.

What Do We Provide:

  • Fun and challenging work.
  • Compensation $90,000 - $120,000 DOE with additional bonus and profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), short term disability, HSA with company match, 401K retirement plan with immediate vesting and up to 4% company match.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Paid Time Off including 9 Company Holidays and up to 200 hours (25 days) of PTO.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Are we a good fit? Please reach out to William Zimmerman at wzimmerman@qrs-llc.com or send us your resume below. 

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