Mechanical Engineer – Refrigeration

Egan Company•Champlin, MN

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Egan is hiring a Mechanical Engineer specializing in refrigeration, based in its Champlin, Minnesota office. The role uses a flexible hybrid model, with a minimum of 90 days working in the office at the start. The engineer works with project partners and field teams to develop refrigeration solutions and drive design/build construction projects from concept through handover. The position includes project ownership, technical design and documentation, construction coordination, and occasional travel to job sites. The engineer designs refrigeration systems and prepares permit and construction documentation, coordinating with architectural, interior, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and technology disciplines. Projects involve ammonia refrigeration systems and controls, design calculations, equipment-room layouts, code compliance, construction administration, quality reviews, and support for estimating. The role also involves keeping project managers informed about workload, scope changes, and additional services; following safety policies; and collaborating across Egan teams. Egan describes a culture focused on teamwork, innovation, integrity, growth, and safety. The company has more than 1,000 employees and states that it has operated in specialty contracting and system integration for over 80 years. Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening; Egan also participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least four years of practical experience in construction or design-build.
EIT/FE certification or licensure required.
Ability to design refrigeration systems and document them for permit and construction use.
General knowledge of project phases, required documentation, and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of construction administration tasks such as schedules, RFIs, and punch lists.
General knowledge of local, state, and federal building, electrical, and energy codes and standards.
Strong working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and controls.
Strong working knowledge of standard office computer programs such as Google Suite or Microsoft Office.
Demonstrable organizational skills and ability to perform tasks on multiple projects concurrently.
Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and methods.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to work around loud noise, dirt, and outdoor elements at job sites, and to climb ladders or stairs and navigate uneven ground, bending, kneeling, and twisting.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the project design team to plan, set up, and manage design/build construction projects.
Use Egan’s AutoCAD and/or Revit systems and processes.
Manage projects from start to finish or take over projects already in progress; set up new projects or work on existing ones.
Prepare construction and change documents using Revit or AutoCAD.
Perform refrigeration design and engineering, including project planning, pipe sizing, relief calculations, machinery-room calculations, and inventory calculations.
Develop equipment-room layouts and coordinate mechanical and other building equipment.
Perform Energy Code calculations and create designs that comply with applicable building and mechanical codes.
Attend design and job-site meetings, including travel to job sites for meetings with field leaders and site verification.
Assist with project estimating.
Coordinate refrigeration design with architectural, interior, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and technology designs.
Review project shop drawings and conduct project quality assurance and quality control.
Participate in construction-document and constructability reviews.
Keep the Project Manager informed about workload, changes in project scope, and additional services.
Promote a positive safety culture by following Egan’s safety policies.
Build internal partnerships and collaborate with other Egan groups to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Perform additional duties and assignments as requested or assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Flexible spending accounts.
Life insurance and short- or long-term disability coverage.
Mental healthcare and support for employees and their families.
401(k) plan with company matching contribution.
Profit sharing.
Generous paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Educational assistance and regular learning and development opportunities.
Paid parental leave.
Potential annual discretionary bonus, lead incentive program, and safety buck program.
Volunteer events through the “Beyond the Jobsite” community involvement program.
Flexible hybrid work options.