Equipment Engineer Jobs in Washington
Equipment Engineer jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and defense systems, with openings at every level from entry-level process technician to senior principal engineer. The most active hiring metros are Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett, where established employers like Boeing, Intel, and Amazon have long-running engineering operations. Precision equipment, process control, and semiconductor fabrication tool expertise are the specialties Washington employers seek most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Requisition ID: 182265
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services
Department: Equipment
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.
District Overview
Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which opens up your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Equipment Engineers could be based across the United States.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Material handling and procurement
- Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
- Inspections of equipment and parts
- Logistics management and communication
- Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
- Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts
- Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
- Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
- Specialty projects as needed
Qualifications
- Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
- 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
- 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
- Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
- Willingness to travel and relocate as required
- Willingness to work in both office and field environments
- Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment
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- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: 80,000 - 90,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/01/2026 - 01/01/2027
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 182265
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services
Department: Equipment
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.
District Overview
Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which opens up your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Equipment Engineers could be based across the United States.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Material handling and procurement
- Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
- Inspections of equipment and parts
- Logistics management and communication
- Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
- Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts
- Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
- Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
- Specialty projects as needed
Qualifications
- Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
- 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
- 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
- Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
- Willingness to travel and relocate as required
- Willingness to work in both office and field environments
- Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment
#LI-CA1
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: 80,000 - 90,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/01/2026 - 01/01/2027
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Equipment Engineer Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
- Electronics & Hardware
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Experience with semiconductor fabrication, aerospace systems, or precision manufacturing equipment
- Proficiency with CAD software and equipment design or qualification processes
- Familiarity with process control, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability methods
- Knowledge of safety standards including OSHA regulations and cleanroom protocols
- Strong documentation and root-cause analysis skills for equipment performance and failure reporting
Equipment Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment engineer in Washington?
Most equipment engineer roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program. Washington does not require a state-issued license specifically for equipment engineers in private industry, though engineers who stamp public documents must hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Employers in aerospace and semiconductor manufacturing typically value hands-on lab or internship experience alongside the degree.
Which companies hire equipment engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring equipment engineers in Washington right now include Boeing, TSMC, and ACL Digital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's aerospace and semiconductor sectors drive consistent demand, with large anchor employers maintaining ongoing equipment engineering teams at facilities around the Seattle metro and Eastside corridors.
Which Washington cities have the most equipment engineer jobs?
Camas, Everett, and Seattle have the most equipment engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue concentrate most of the demand through their dense technology and aerospace employer base, while Everett draws significant hiring from Boeing's large commercial airplane manufacturing campus, which requires substantial on-site equipment and process engineering support year-round.
Are there remote equipment engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Equipment engineering is largely a hands-on role requiring direct interaction with physical machinery, cleanrooms, or production lines, so most positions require on-site presence. About 17% of equipment engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that are tend to cover design review, documentation, or equipment qualification planning rather than active floor support.
How can I get hired as a equipment engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op program with a Washington aerospace or semiconductor employer while completing your engineering degree. Boeing and Intel both run structured internship pipelines in Washington that regularly convert to full-time roles. Entry-level titles like process technician, equipment technician, or manufacturing engineer associate are common stepping stones. Candidates who hold a Fundamentals of Engineering certification or have completed cleanroom or CAD coursework have a clear advantage in Washington hiring pools.
Where can I find and apply to equipment engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to equipment engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across aerospace, semiconductor, and manufacturing employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from each listing without any extra steps in between.
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