Mechanical Engineer PE

MDS Staffing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing in Minneapolis seeks a Mechanical Engineer (PE) to lead technical execution on educational facility projects. Reporting to the Director of Mechanical Engineering, the engineer will deliver high-quality designs, oversee a project team, and ensure client satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and PE registration, with 8+ years’ experience preferred. Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, strong communication, and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer registration is required.
• 8+ years of experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering documents and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate with Architectural, Electrical, Civil and Structural disciplines.
• Develop scope estimates and manage project budgets.
• Serve as project manager for complete projects and teams.
• Support business development through proposals and client meetings.
• Provide direction to team members and subcontractors.
• Approve final equipment selections and submittals.
• Offer technical support to other departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Client relationship

Ability to lead meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Our client is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary planning, architectural, and engineering firm

specializing in planning and design of educational facilities. We thrive in creating long-term relationships with our clients, some for more than 71 years. Our 81 years of continuous service is testimony to the comprehensive in-house disciplines and single-source responsibility which we provide to our clients.

POSITION OVERVIEW – MECHANICAL ENGINEER ( PE)

The Mechanical Engineer plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. Reporting to the Director of Mechanical Engineering , this individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our clients . The Engineer is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being pro active, communicating clearly and frequently, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and to ensure application of Thermodynamic Principles (e.g., HVAC Engineering and Design, load/energy modeling calculations, etc.).
• Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil and Structural Engineering construction practices and needed coordination .
• Develops estimates for assigned scope of work, and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope.
• Will serve as project manager for complete projects, overseeing a project team.
• Support the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and presenting to prospective customers, etc.
• Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned.
• Approves final equipment selections and drawing submittals.
• Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.
• Construction administration - leading and attending meetings, reviewing change orders, responding to RFI’s.

KEY PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Getting Organized

• Is well organized, resourceful, and planful; effective and efficient at marshalling multiple resources to get things done; lays out tasks in sufficient detail to mark the trail; is able to get things done with less and in less time; can work on multiple ta sks at once without losing track; foresees and plans around obstacles.

Focusing on Action and Outcomes

• Attacks everything with drive and energy with an eye on the bottom line; not afraid to initiate action before all the facts are known; drives to finish everything he/she starts.

Focusing on the Customer

• Identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations, and needs. Creates systems and processes that make it easy for customers to do business with the company. Ensures that customer issues are resolved.

Communicating Effectively

• Writes and presents effectively; adjusts to fit the audience and the message; strongly gets a message across.

Influencing Others

• Ensures that proposals or arguments are supported by strong logic and a compelling business case, addressing all relevant factors. Identifies the agendas, concerns, and motivations of others.

Builds Relationships

• Treats people with respect; relates well to people regardless of their organization level, personality, or background. Encourages others to express their views, even those contrary to current thinking.

EDUCATION

Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. Professional Engineering Registration is also required with 8+ years of experience preferred.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The successful candidate will have a pragmatic and applied approach, while at the same time bringing a creative examination of customer needs and solutions. This person will have strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers. This person will also possess strong communication skills, and influencing skills, and has demonstrated the maturity and self -confidence to work with colleagues and customers.

The level of seasoning we are looking for likely comes wi th a minimum of 0 - 4 years of experience following graduation. The successful candidate will be naturally collaborative and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations. This person will be self -directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes. Additional qualifications the successful candidate will possess include: Knowledge in both Revit and AutoCAD .

• Effective meeting management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable and agile, responsive to quick changes in direction.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with customers and other stakeholders