Engineer II at Boise Cascade Company in Kettle Falls, Washington

Job Description:

Primary Duty  

Responsible for the design, cost estimation, planning, management and completion of wood product facility engineering projects under direction of the Region Project Manager. General responsibilities include providing engineering support, using sound engineering practices, to multiple facilities and project managers; interfacing with management, plant personnel and outside contractors on a daily basis; managing and maintaining project and drawing files. Projects vary over a wide range of engineering disciplines.

Essential Functions  

• Responsible for in-house engineering feasibility studies, system trials, cost estimates, capital project planning, design, scheduling and installations that optimize new and existing equipment.


• Responsible for all aspects of capital project management.


• Work closely with plant management and maintenance personnel to correct production issues and ensure operating efficiencies.


• Demonstrate adaptability and openness to change and ability to anticipate problems and provide innovative solutions through data driven analytics.


• Maintain and gain relevant knowledge keep abreast of industry standards, best practices, and technological advances that maximize operating efficiency.


• Incumbent’s role may focus on evaluating and improving plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, production output and operating costs.


• May be responsible for environmental program, permits, audits and administration.


• May provide engineering oversight for development of software programs and functionality.


• Communicate effectively in individual and group situations adjusting language or terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience.


• Read and interpret Computer Aided Design drawings and blueprints.


• Understand project management concepts, systems, and techniques.


• Participative and influential team player in achieving desired production outcomes and organizational goals.


• Ability to maintain sound judgment and stable performance under stress and/or opposition (e.g. time pressure, job ambiguity)


• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions  

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, civil). Zero (0) to four (4) years’ experience in wood products manufacturing preferred. Requires completed Engineer-in-Training certification and working towards Professional Engineers license. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) Good interpersonal skills and communication are necessary. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail are essential. Must be able to work efficiently and independently. Some travel (10%) required. Work hours vary, including some weekends and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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