Mechanical Engineer

Overview

We are a multi-disciplined, employee‑owned team looking for a Professional Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience modeling and designing HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical systems for industrial and commercial facilities to join our Facilities Engineering team.

As a member of our team, you will work alongside Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural) and Architecture professionals to provide planning, design, construction management, and commissioning services for a diverse portfolio of projects including light and heavy industrial facilities, food and beverage facilities, and educational and commercial facilities.

• Perform energy modeling and life cycle cost analysis while designing complex sustainable building performance systems.
• Engage in equipment selection and sizing, heat load analysis.
• Prepare mechanical plans, specifications, design details, and construction documentation.
• Participate in project development, fee estimating, client presentations, interviews, meetings with code officials, and inspections and assessments at project sites.
• Serve as a Project Manager on mechanical‑intensive projects as well as larger multi‑disciplined projects.

3 days in office / 2 days WFH. Location options:
Bloomington, MN;
Milwaukee, WI;
Downers Grove, IL.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of five years of progressive design experience of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, and piping) for commercial and/or industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer registration in one or more states with ability to obtain registration through reciprocity.
• Experience with energy modeling of mechanical HVAC systems.
• Experience responding to Requests for Proposals and estimating mechanical fees.
• Experience performing facility or building load calculations and analyzing system components and capabilities according to design and client requirements.
• Experience sizing ductwork and/or piping systems.
• Experience preparing studies, technical specifications and construction cost estimates; working with drafters to prepare accurate design drawings.
• Experience conducting construction administration and inspection activities.
• Knowledge of design coordination on larger, multi‑disciplined projects (Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Structural).
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication; able to articulate technical ideas and concepts; write specifications and reports; lead or participate in discussions during client consultations and project team meetings.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 10%). Occasional overnight travel may be required.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Experience with energy modeling software such as Trane Trace 3D or related.
• Fire protection system design experience.
• Creation of air balance diagrams, process flow diagrams, equipment general arrangement drawings and piping/HVAC plan drawings.
• Boiler and/or chiller system design experience for facilities.
• LEED certification.

Base salary ranges:
Bloomington, MN – not disclosed;
Milwaukee, WI – $93,000 - $123,300;
Downers Grove, IL – $95,500 - $126,300. Salary may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

• Life insurance
• Paid time off and 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• Annual incentive plan: discretionary bonuses
• HSA contributions