Associate Programmer Jobs in Bellingham, WA (NOW HIRING)

We are accepting resumes of experienced Mechanical Engineers and Mechanical Designers with 5+ years of experience for anticipated upcoming positions in Ferndale, WA and across our Western U.S. locations. These roles are ideal for professionals who enjoy owning their work, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to projects that make a tangible impact in industrial and facility environments.
At Eichleay, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team supporting both new construction and complex retrofit/expansion projects, where your ability to problem-solve, adapt, and deliver practical engineering solutions is highly valued.
Our Mechanical team designs and delivers systems across industrial, facility, and utility environments. This includes supporting piping systems, equipment layouts, HVAC, and process support systems, focused on reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation and Benefits: We offer full-time employees' competitive compensation and benefits that include Medical/Dental/Vision, HSA company contribution, company 401K match, and more.
Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in Refining, Chemicals, Power, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, or related industrial industries

General Core Responsibilities (may vary based on position)

• Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety and environmental issues. Address issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, and contractors with zero environmental incidents.
• Consistently achieve goals, delivering quality and accurate work while meeting project schedules, including reviewing project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Support development of mechanical engineering, drawing, and construction work packages for review and approval.
• Develop mechanical system designs including piping systems, equipment layouts, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment.
• Develop facility and utility mechanical systems including HVAC, ventilation, pressurization, and environmental control systems supporting industrial and facility environments.
• Perform mechanical calculations such as pipe stress, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, fluid flow, and thermal system evaluations, independently or with guidance from more experienced engineering staff.
• Perform scope development and create technical specifications for mechanical equipment and modifications.
• Prepare material requisitions for bid and technical bid evaluations, review vendor submittals, and respond to construction RFIs.
• Provide man-hour estimates and material quantity takeoffs to support proposals and cost estimates.
• Attend and participate in Client and Eichleay project team meetings. May require in-person interactions including site visits.
• Maintain schedule and budget commitments.
• Ensure compliance with site, global, and industry standards including ASME, ANSI, API, and other applicable codes.
• Support construction, commissioning, start-up, and client turnaround activities as required.

Preferred Requirements/Skills
Education:

• For Engineering roles: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program. Licensed PE or working toward licensure is highly desired.
• For Mechanical Designer roles: Associate's degree in engineering discipline or technical training in drafting, AutoCAD, or related field.

Skills:

• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools in engineering/design workflows while maintaining responsible charge, code compliance, and accountability for deliverables.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Navisworks or 3D modeling tools preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and clients and manage budgets and schedules.

Technical Competence

• Experience in industrial mechanical systems design including piping and equipment layout.
• Experience with fixed and rotating equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and process equipment.
• Experience with facility mechanical systems including HVAC, ventilation, pressurization, and environmental control systems.
• Experience with utility systems such as compressed air, vacuum, hydronic, clean water, and high-purity gas systems.
• Experience supporting regulated environments such as cGMP manufacturing, cleanrooms, or laboratory facilities is preferred.
• Experience with central utility systems including chiller and boiler plants, pumping systems, and energy efficiency studies/design.
• Familiarity with piping design, material selection, and specifications.
• Experience with pipe stress analysis tools (e.g., AutoPIPE, CAESAR II) is desired.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems, fluid flow, and thermal systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards including ASME B31 (piping codes), API, ANSI, and other applicable codes.
• Experience reviewing P&IDs and coordinating with process, electrical, and I&C disciplines.
• Experience with 3D modeling and plant layout design tools.
• Familiarity with mechanical code analysis, permitting support, and equipment inspection/testing.

Industry Requirements
Roles may require all or some of the following:

• RSO/HHFT Safety Training or ability to obtain.
• Client-specific safety training and badging;
• TWIC card or ability to obtain.
• Background screening (employment, education, criminal history, driving record).
• Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays and weekends.
Job duties will be performed at a client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site.
Conditions and/or schedule may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site-based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.
All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working on site in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions.
Move Forward with Eichleay
Eichleay, Inc. is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience delivering integrated project management and engineering solutions across energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food & beverage industries. We are committed to innovation, safety, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.
Use of Artificial Intelligence: At Eichleay, we embrace the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and decision-making across our operations, including recruitment.
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