Mission-Critical Mechanical Project Engineer

MCE; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid community service day

Floating holidays

Hybrid/in-office work options

Parking allowance or transit support

Job summary

Michaud Cooley Erickson (MCE) seeks a mechanical engineer/Project Designer with a growth mindset to advance as an industry leader. You will interact with clients, design projects independently with peer support, and contribute to mission-critical building systems.

The role values autonomy, risk-taking, and teamwork, with hybrid work options and a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and ongoing learning across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited university or college.
• At least 4 years of related building systems design experience.
• Proficient in Revit.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Ability to pass company and client background checks.
• Licenced Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
• CFD and pipeflow modeling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine code review and analysis.
• Performs routine design calculations and sizes standard equipment.
• Follows design standards set by the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineer of Record.
• Researches and presents equipment and design options to the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineer of Record.
• Follows company master design standards.
• Ensures QA/QC process is followed and documented.
• Develops knowledge of all system types within their discipline.
• Develops knowledge of current design trends and best practices.
• Directs less experienced staff in routine design tasks and calculations.
• Trains EITs and designers in routine calculations and layouts.
• Creates project-specific details, schematics, and sketches.
• Assembles specifications, including project-specific information.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Microsoft Office

Client interaction

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CFD modeling

Pipeflow modeling

Job description

Michaud Cooley Erickson (MCE) seeks a mechanical engineer/Project Designer with a growth mindset to advance as an industry leader. You will interact with clients, design projects independently with peer support, and contribute to mission-critical building systems.

The role values autonomy, risk-taking, and teamwork, with hybrid work options and a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and ongoing learning across disciplines.