Lead Mechanical Designer

Lead Mechanical Designer

Location:

Shakopee, MN, US

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

• Develop HVAC and mechanical system layouts including ductwork and piping design
• Assist with system selection, equipment sizing, and load calculations
• Produce and maintain construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD
• Ensure designs are coordinated, accurate, and constructable
• Support project teams throughout the full project lifecycle
• Assist with submittals, RFIs, and construction‑phase coordination
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to technical discussions
• Collaborate with VDC and field teams to ensure alignment between design and installation
• Support site visits for coordination, verification, and troubleshooting
• Assist in resolving design challenges during construction
• Work closely with engineers, project managers, estimators, and field leadership
• Provide guidance and support to junior designers as needed
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

• Multifamily residential developments
• Healthcare and clinical environments
• Higher education and laboratory spaces
• Industrial and process piping projects
• Hospitality, restaurant, and commercial buildings

• 4–8+ years of HVAC/mechanical design experience
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems and layouts
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with load calculation tools (Trane Trace, HAP, or similar)

• Detail‑oriented with strong technical curiosity
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, design‑build environment
• Strong communicator who works well across teams

• EIT or working toward licensure
• Exposure to multiple project types (healthcare, industrial, multifamily, etc.)
• Experience working with contractors or within design‑build environments

• Your designs get built — and you’ll see them come to life in the field
• Work directly with experienced engineers, field teams, and leadership
• Exposure to a wide variety of project types and system complexities
• Opportunity to grow into a Lead Engineer or leadership role over time
• Strong collaboration between engineering, VDC, and construction teams
• Stable, growing company with a clear long‑term trajectory
• Hands‑on learning environment that accelerates development

We are a growing, design‑build mechanical contractor with a strong reputation across the Upper Midwest, delivering HVAC, plumbing, and process piping solutions across healthcare, higher education, industrial, commercial, multifamily, and hospitality environments.

Over the past decade, the business has scaled significantly in both revenue and headcount, evolving into a $100M+ platform that is actively expanding into more complex and technical work. While historically strong in multifamily, the company has intentionally diversified into commercial and industrial sectors and continues to push into new markets.

A key differentiator is the integration between engineering and the field. Designers work closely with project managers, VDC teams, and skilled trades, allowing designs to be built, tested, and refined in real time. Leadership is accessible, hands‑on, and focused on developing talent from within.