We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Currently, we are seeking a Mechanical Machine Design Engineer to work collaboratively with our Fabrication Shop in Shelton, Washington. About the Position • Design lumber manufacturing equipment for both new installations and rebuilds • Manage multiple projects at many different stages, big and small • Develop and improve lumber processing equipment designs • Effectively utilize 3D modeling software to create designs and drawings • Provide direction to assemblers and machinists • Deliver completed projects that consider the complete application and needs of operations • Through research and coordination, establish design concepts relative to the development of new equipment • Actively plan and oversee equipment installation, upgrades, and start-ups • Contribute creative solutions in an innovative team environment • Continuously learn and improve knowledge of the industry and equipment Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience • 2+ years’ experience in the lumber industry and/or machine design • Experience with SolidWorks or 3D modeling software • Working knowledge of hydraulics, drives, welding, and machining preferred • Machine center alignment and installation experience is helpful • Possess strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. How to Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to: Sierra Pacific Industries Human Resources 421 South Front Street Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-8201 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $65,000 and $115,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is converted into electricity in our seven biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees.
See More Details >>Follow CompanyYour information may be shared with the company.Following CompanyReport this jobSaveEmailAll Sierra Pacific Industries jobs Mechanical Engineer Sierra Pacific Industries - Shelton, WA Posted: 12/10/2025 - Expires: 3/10/2026 Job ID: 290910944 Apply Now I have already applied Save Print Email Share • * • * Job DescriptionCurrently, we are seeking a Mechanical Machine Design Engineer to work collaboratively with our Fabrication Shop in Shelton, Washington. About the Position • Design lumber manufacturing equipment for both new installations and rebuilds • Manage multiple projects at many different stages, big and small • Develop and improve lumber processing equipment designs • Effectively utilize 3D modeling software to create designs and drawings • Provide direction to assemblers and machinists • Deliver completed projects that consider the complete application and needs of operations • Through research and coordination, establish design concepts relative to the development of new equipment • Actively plan and oversee equipment installation, upgrades, and start-ups • Contribute creative solutions in an innovative team environment • Continuously learn and improve knowledge of the industry and equipment Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience • 2+ years’ experience in the lumber industry and/or machine design • Experience with SolidWorks or 3D modeling software • Working knowledge of hydraulics, drives, welding, and machining preferred • Machine center alignment and installation experience is helpful • Possess strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. How to Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to: Sierra Pacific Industries Human Resources 421 South Front Street Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-8201 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $65,000 and $115,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education. Job Summary Company Details Company Sierra Pacific IndustriesIndustry Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing Job Information Location Shelton, WAWebsite https://spi-ind.com/careersJob Type Full Time EmployeeExperience 2+ to 5 YearsCareer Level Experienced (Non-Manager)Education Level Bachelor's DegreeJob Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $65,000.00 - $115,000.00 /year Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Job Shift Days (1st shift) Reference Code 98584Age Requirement 18 Hazardous Testing Required Drug testing/screening Background checks Reference checksFederal Contractor YesAffirmative Action Plan Yes View More Jobs All Sierra Pacific Industries jobs Follow CompanyYour information may be shared with the company.Following CompanyReport this jobSaveEmailAll Sierra Pacific Industries jobs About the Company: Sierra Pacific Industries
See More Details >>Description Join our team as an Engineering Helper! If you enjoy working outdoors, this position offers approximately eight months of outdoor, labor-intensive field work each year as part of the District’s Pole Inspection, Testing, and Treatment (PITT) Program, helping ensure the safety and reliability of our electrical system. During the remaining four months, you will support the Engineering Department with a mix of indoor and supplemental outdoor duties as needed. Minimum to Market Pay Range ($60,800 - $76,000): For new hires to the position and the District, pay generally starts at the minimum, though qualifications and experience may be considered. Increases within this range occur over time based on demonstrated proficiency and satisfactory performance. Midpoint to Max Pay Range ($76,000 - $91,200): Pay above the midpoint to the maximum is typically reserved for employees with sustained performance and established longevity in the position at the District. Job Duties • Perform field duties in the District’s Pole Inspection, Testing, and Treatment (PITT) Program. This will include: identifying hazards in the work site; performing sounding tests; excavation around poles with a shovel; drilling test holes; measuring pole shell; applying pole treatment; restoration; and other related activities. • Perform various duties to support engineering designers which may include: stake and paint tasks; review and video locates; survey and stake support; fielding support; customer notification/coordination for maintenance jobs; and other related tasks. • Visually inspect completed and in-progress projects in order to create as-built material lists and other schematic drawings in conjunction with as-built preparation and detail map updating. • Interpret work orders, site instructions, notes, construction plans, drawings, and staking sheets for maintaining detailed maps and databases of the District’s electrical and fiber systems. • Work with other District staff to report and manage variances or deviations between construction design and as-builts in the field, for the purpose of accurate District records. • Inspect new and existing facilities for National Electrical Safety Code compliance, specifically joint-use pole contact clearances. • Assist in troubleshooting customer service problems and complaints, develop plans for correction, and coordinate remediation activities with other District personnel. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Preference given to A.T.A. in engineering (electrical, civil, mechanical) or other technical field. • Acquire and maintain necessary certifications for the performance of the District’s PITT program. • Have the ability to interact in a courteous and respectful manner with the general public and internal team members and use excellent human relations skills as a representative of the District. • Knowledge in the use of surveying equipment, ability to read and interpret drawings, maps, legal documents, surveys and property descriptions. • Must have the ability to understand the District’s engineering standards, policies, materials, specifications, and procedures. • Ability to learn and effectively use the District’s work order system in the NISC module and Blue Beam Software. Other Work Week: 4-Day Work Week / 10 Hours a Day: More Time, More Flexibility, More Balance! • Updates to Some Benefits in Our Benefits Package* Please see the Benefits tab for a comprehensive list. • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage Comprehensive medical benefits fully covered by the company. • Paid Sick Leave / bereavement leave Includes 40 hours of Sick Leave annually, separate from our generous PTO accruals. • Retirement Matching Funds Additional employer matching funds available for voluntary deferred compensation contributions, supporting your future savings.
See More Details >>Entering the mechanical trade typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines practical experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Shelton, WA, last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 12 mechanical engineers per 10,000 people in Shelton, WA, with wages averaging around $378.33 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $75,000 annually for experienced professionals.
