Senior Professional Engineer – Mechanical

Senior Professional Engineer – Mechanical

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ten to fifteen years of previous experience with an emphasis on the design of mechanical facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for various commercial and/or industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or Illinois with an ability to obtain reciprocity registration within other states.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction.
• Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, negotiating project contracts, preparing technical reports, leading project team meetings, delivering client presentations, and participating in client consultations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards, quality control, and/or project management practices.
• Prior experience providing and leading Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) reviews.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and flexibility to travel as needed (up to 10%) for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, construction management duties, etc.; Occasional overnight travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of complex HVAC, plumbing, processing, and industrial systems for a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial facilities nationwide.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Manage projects from conception through construction.
• Collaborate with professionals across engineering disciplines and architecture to deliver integrated solutions for clients in industrial, food and beverage, educational, and commercial sectors.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues and contribute to business growth through the ‘Seller-Doer’ approach—cultivating client relationships, developing proposals, and participating in marketing initiatives alongside management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registration in additional states with a preference of Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Iowa.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or Plant 3D.
• Previous experience working with energy modeling software such as Trane Trace or related.
• Previous experience with boiler and/or chiller system design for facilities.
• Previous experience with district heating and cooling, lab ventilation, or fire protection.
• Previous experience with the creation of air balance diagrams, process flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, equipment general arrangement drawings and piping / HVAC plan drawings.
• Previous experience designing systems for food production facilities.
• LEED certification.