Professional Engineer

Overview

Job Title:

Lead Professional Engineer (PE) – HVAC

Location: Shakopee, MN

Job Type: Full-time | In-office (flexibility available)

We are a growing union design-build mechanical contractor based in Shakopee, Minnesota
. Our work spans a wide range of market sectors, including industrial, process and manufacturing, healthcare, commercial, scientific, and large-scale multifamily housing
. We pride ourselves on collaboration, technical excellence, and delivering constructible, high-quality solutions.

We are seeking a Minnesota-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join our engineering team as a Lead Engineer
. This role reports directly to the Engineering Department Manager and is primarily based in our Shakopee office, with flexible working hours and limited work-from-home options as needed.

The Lead PE will play a critical role in producing HVAC and plumbing construction documents
, fabrication drawings
, and coordinated 3D models
, while also serving as a subject matter expert supporting project development, equipment selection, pricing, and field technical support. As the company grows, this role will expand to include increased leadership and responsibility.

• Serve as the signing Professional Engineer for construction document deliverables
• Lead HVAC and mechanical piping system design, analysis, and selection
• Supervise and mentor engineering and design staff
• Act as the primary engineering point of contact for assigned projects
• Collaborate closely with Construction Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including Owners, Architects, and Trade Contractors (Electrical, Structural, Civil, etc.)
• Support internal teams including project managers, field superintendents, foremen, VDC, estimating, and purchasing
• Apply sound engineering judgment to make timely decisions in fast-paced, design-build environments
• Champion constructability, coordination, and practical engineering solutions

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Minnesota (ability to obtain licensure in other states preferred)
• Strong experience in HVAC and mechanical piping system design
• Demonstrated leadership experience guiding design teams and coordinating with clients
• Proficiency with Revit/CAD
  , Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office 365
• Experience producing construction-ready and fabrication-level documents
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Strong Knowledge Of:

• HVAC system analysis, selection, and design
• Packed equipment, pumps, and hydronic systems
• Minnesota Mechanical and Energy Codes
• ASHRAE Standards (90.1, 62.1, etc.) and ASHRAE Fundamentals
• HVAC load calculations (spreadsheet-based, IES VE)

Working Knowledge Of:

• Minnesota Fire/NFPA, Building (mechanical-related), and Plumbing Codes
• Model codes for other states
• SMACNA standards
• Plumbing systems
• VRF and refrigeration systems
• Controls, schematics, and current construction methods

• Leading design teams in collaboration with owners and design professionals
• Solving complex design and field challenges through teamwork
• Established relationships with local industry vendors and representatives
• Experience in design-build mechanical construction environments