Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Engineer needed to lead HVAC and mechanical piping design, oversee construction document deliverables, and coordinate project execution with design, construction, and client teams.

Job Requirements

• 7–9 years of mechanical engineering or mechanical design experience

• At least 2 years of lead experience

• Experience leading design teams in direct partnership with clients and design professionals

• Proficiency with Revit

• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu

• Experience with cloud-based design platforms, including BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud

• Experience with HVAC and mechanical piping system design

• Experience with system comparative analysis and selection

• Experience with packaged equipment, pumps, and hydronic systems

• Knowledge of Minnesota Mechanical Code

• Knowledge of Minnesota Energy Code

• Knowledge of ASHRAE publications, including Standards 90.1 and 62.1

• Experience with HVAC loads and calculations

• Experience using Excel-based calculation spreadsheets, Trane Trace 700, HAP, or IES VE

• Ability to visit field sites for construction and client project meetings

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint, and Teams

Preferred Skills

• Mechanical PE license highly preferred

• Active EIT pursuing PE highly preferred

• Working knowledge of Minnesota Fire Code and NFPA standards

• Working knowledge of building, mechanical, and plumbing codes

• Working knowledge of model codes and codes for other states

• Working knowledge of SMACNA standards

• Experience with plumbing systems

• Experience with VRF and refrigeration systems

• Experience with controls and schematics

• Experience with construction methods

Job Responsibilities

• Sign construction document deliverables for assigned projects as the responsible PE

• Directly supervise design staff

• Mentor design staff on project execution and technical design requirements

• Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for assigned teams

• Coordinate with construction project managers to support project schedule and budget requirements

• Lead coordination with owners, architects, and trade contractors

• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and other design disciplines

• Work with internal project managers, field superintendents, VDC teams, estimators, and purchasing teams

• Support HVAC and mechanical piping design decisions from concept through construction documentation

• Review mechanical design packages for code compliance, constructability, and project requirements

Pay: 110k-160k/year

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year

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