Mechanical Engineer

Socket.dev; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement savings

Disability protection

Wellness incentives

Flexibility

Job summary

Shive-Hattery is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of HVAC, plumbing, and building systems design experience to support projects from concept through completion.

This role collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and requires Revit proficiency, strong communication, and time management to deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient design solutions. The office or hybrid environment may include site visits and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with HVAC focus.
• 5+ years of HVAC, plumbing, and building systems experience.
• Proficient in Revit and MS Office; able to collaborate and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design building mechanical systems including plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across electrical, structural, architectural.
• Produce construction drawings using Revit 3D modeling.
• Visit project sites for data collection and observation.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (HVAC emphasis)

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Let’s Do great things—Together

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

As a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of HVAC, plumbing, and building systems design experience you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Mechanical design of building systems to include plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, fire protection, building automation, and industrial process systems
• Work in a team setting with mechanical team members and multi-disciplines teams including electrical, structural, architectural and civil
• Work on a variety of mechanical projects across our market sectors. Common projects include government facilities, healthcare, industrial, commercial and education facilities
• Produce construction drawings using Revit 3D modeling software
• Will be visiting project sites to assist with measuring, data collection and construction observation duties

Requirements

You don’t need to check every box to succeed here. If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

• Graduated from an accredited engineering school with bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC emphasis
• Experience : 5+ years of HVAC, plumbing and building
• License/Certification: Registration as a Licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer is preferred, but not required.
• Experienced in 3D modeling software, Revit preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is desired
• Must be able to collaborate with other team members in a professional environment and have good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Must be able to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to engineering details

What will make you stand out

• Ability to independently execute design tasks
• Strong problem-solving within defined parameters
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
• Effective use of tools for design validation and documentation

Our Commitment to You

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That’s why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work — including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we’re committed to helping you build a lasting career.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings
• disability protection
• wellness incentives
• flexibility

Who We Are

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You’re looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.