Mechanical Engineer (hybrid

Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Mechanical Engineer. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles.

The Mechanical team designs material handling, process ventilation and building safety systems, process and utility piping and heat exchangers, and building HVAC and plumbing systems for agribusiness and industrial projects.

• Perform high-quality engineering services using strong engineering judgment combined with a basic knowledge of mechanical equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, control valves, fans, etc.).
• Prepare design/layout preliminary concepts and accurately communicate the content.
• Engineering software proficiency (AFT Fathom or Arrow, CHVAC or Similar, Ceasar pipe stress, or similar).
• Coordinate design team effort internally and externally.
• Review project documents for coordination with all disciplines.
• Participate in internal coordination meetings and client coordination meetings.
• Maintain discipline-specific project scope, schedules and budgets for individual projects and coordinate with disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Select appropriate mechanical systems in coordination with vendors.
• Perform site visits/observations. (Potential 10% travel to construction job sites).

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience in HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility systems design and construction.

$85,000 - $105,000. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.

• Health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• profit-sharing
• 401(k)
• discretionary bonus program
• paid leave
• and more!

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally:

• It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).

Your career. Your talents. Your network.

VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer