Lead Mechanical Engineer – Building HVAC & Fire Protection

Design Engineers; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Engineers in Cedar Rapids, IA and Madison, WI seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design building HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. You will lead mechanical design, perform sizing calculations, and coordinate with clients and interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of building systems experience, with in-person work at multiple site locations. This is a full-time, in-person opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as mechanical engineer in building system design.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues.
• Lead mechanical systems design including fire suppression, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Perform calculations for HVAC loads, duct sizing, pipe sizing, and ventilation requirements.
• Provide direction to designers and BIM technicians for drawings detailing the design.
• Coordinate work with clients and design team members of other disciplines.
• Create/prepare reports.

Skills

Proactive

Collaborative

Tenacious

Client-focused

Self-directed

Strong work ethic

Learning mindset

Interdisciplinary interest

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Design Engineers in Cedar Rapids, IA and Madison, WI seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design building HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. You will lead mechanical design, perform sizing calculations, and coordinate with clients and interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of building systems experience, with in-person work at multiple site locations. This is a full-time, in-person opportunity.