Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Gilbert Mechanical, a Legence company, has been providing outstanding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire protection services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for over 40 years. With over 200 employees in the Twin Cities, Gilbert serves a diverse range of technical market sectors, specializing in the healthcare industry. The company fosters a fun, open, and innovative culture, driven by forward-thinking leaders who value collaboration and breakthrough ideas. Gilbert's philosophy emphasizes mutual respect, innovation, and a strong customer focus, creating a culture of teaching and learning through cross-mentoring. Gilbert Mechanical is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing design-build team. This role involves leading the design and development of complex HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial and industrial projects, with opportunities for increased leadership responsibilities such as mentoring engineers, establishing engineering standards, and potentially leading the engineering team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
- 10+ years of experience in HVAC, mechanical systems design, plumbing design, or mechanical construction.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical design principles, plumbing systems, building codes, and construction practices.
- Experience leading mechanical design efforts on commercial or industrial projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
- Experience in a design-build environment.
- Experience with healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, data center, education, or commercial projects.
- Knowledge of Navisworks, SysQue, and Trane Trace.
- Piping and sheet metal fabrication experience.
- Cost estimating and value engineering experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and engineering of HVAC and plumbing systems for design-build projects.
- Perform and review heating and cooling load calculations and equipment selections.
- Develop mechanical system layouts and construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, electrical, and other project stakeholders.
- Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and support project execution.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers.
- Review designs, specifications, calculations, and drawings for accuracy and code compliance.
- Participate in project planning, client meetings, and construction coordination meetings.
- Identify and resolve technical design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support estimating, value engineering, and preconstruction efforts.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business growth initiatives.
Benefits
- Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
