Engineering Careers at BHE

Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers is a long established (since 1954) multi-discipline engineering firm. We are located in the heart of the Willamette Valley with deep roots here in Eugene/Springfield, as well as communities throughout Oregon. We work for both public and private clients throughout the State, with occasional out-of-state projects. Our direct clients include owners and many architectural firms throughout the State (from Portland to Ashland, west and east of the Cascades), as well as national architectural firms. We foster a collaborative working environment, with flexible team structures, to best fit the needs for specific projects. Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers recognizes the importance of balancing work and personal life. While workload and deadlines are always important, we also encourage our staff members to "have a life." Our geographical location not only aids in best serving our clients, it also provides easy and quick access to a diverse range of recreational activities; from deep sea fishing to rock climbing, from camping in the mountains to attending a traveling Broadway show at the Hult Center. Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers offers an excellent benefit package and competitive salaries. The benefit package includes health/dental insurance, retirement program and bonus plan, eight paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick/personal leave. Looking for a firm with room for professional and personal growth, diverse project opportunities, and a collaborative team environment? Consider Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers.

Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers is an equal opportunity employer.

Openings Revised: 11/8/2007

In addition to these job openings, we are always seeking highly qualified personnel. Please feel free to send your resume to: info@bhengineers.com

Currently, we have the following openings:

• HVAC Engineer / Designer
  We are seeking additional team members that have three to five years of experience designing HVAC systems for medical, commercial, instructional (K-12 and higher education), correctional, and/or laboratory buildings. Additional experience, or specialization in medical or laboratory facilities is a plus. Experience with incorporation of sustainability, working with integrated design teams, and energy conservation is desired. BSME or BSMET is preferred, but equivalent experience or alternative qualifications will be considered. FE certificate or PE license desirable. Solid skills in communication, spreadsheet applications, and client and contractor relations are desired. Experience/familiarity with industry standard load calculation programs and energy modeling software is desired. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
  
  Send resume with cover letter to: Mark Penrod, Mechanical Department Manager


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• Plumbing Engineer / Designer
  We are seeking additional team members that have five years, or more, experience at a consulting engineering firm designing plumbing/piping systems for medical, commercial, instructional (K-12 and higher education), correctional, and/or laboratory buildings. Experience with incorporation of sustainability in building system designs, and working with integrated teams, is desired. Applicant must be proficient with AutoCAD (v. 2006 or newer), spreadsheet, and word processing applications. Certification as a Plumbing Engineer by ASPE, or the ability to obtain certification within one year, is desired. BSME or BSMET is desirable, but equivalent directly applicable industry experience or alternative qualifications will be considered. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
  
  Send resume with cover letter to: Mark Penrod, Mechanical Department Manager


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• Commissioning Agent / Technician
  Building systems commissioning is a rewarding and necessary service that is becoming recognized as a critical step in ensuring that today's complicated building systems operate properly and as efficiently as possible. If you enjoy hands-on testing and troubleshooting, working with a variety of clients and contractors, and would like to make a tangible difference in the building industry, commissioning may be for you. We are seeking a qualified individual to add to our growing commissioning services group. Three to five years of industry experience with building mechanical, electrical, and control systems is desired. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, with EIT certificate or PE license is preferred. Solid skills in communication, spreadsheet applications, and client and contractor relations are desired. Salary dependent on qualifications.
  
  Send resume with cover letter to: Troy Hanson, Commissioning and Energy Services Manager


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• Energy Project Manager / Modeler
  Candidates should have at least 5 years of direct experience creating, interpreting, and cross-checking computer building simulations for building energy efficiency analysis under the Oregon SEED program and for USGBC LEED^® certification requirements. Experience working / coordinating with multiple disciplines on complex public and private projects. Experience with energy incentive programs (BETC, ETO, etc.), cost estimating, and standard software packages such as AutoCAD and Excel. Good written and oral communication skills, with an emphasis on report writing and documentation, using MSWord. College level (undergraduate or graduate) coursework in building energy use/simulation is desirable. Salary negotiable depending on qualifications.
  
  Send resume with cover letter to: Troy Hanson, Commissioning and Energy Services Manager


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