Professional Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

NextGenEnergyJobs; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Minnesota seeks a Project Manager / Professional Mechanical Engineer to lead a portfolio of heavy industrial projects, with strong knowledge of mechanical design standards and requirements. You will coordinate multi-discipline teams, mentor engineers, travel up to 10%, and ensure safe ventilation, pumping and piping design within mining/heavy industrial contexts.

Join a collaborative, employee-owned team focused on delivering high‑quality engineering solutions for demanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Professional Engineer with ten or more years of progressive design experience focusing on industrial ventilation and dust collection, HVAC and pumping systems.
• Experience designing systems for mining or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience managing multi-discipline projects with services fees over $300,000 per year.
• Coordination of design standards with architecture, civil, electrical and structural disciplines; construction administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of heavy industrial projects with focus on mechanical design standards.
• Coordinate multi-discipline teams and client consultations; supervise design reviews.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Travel up to 10% and manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design

HVAC design

Piping systems

Ventilation systems

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team mentoring

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Plant 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Plant 3D

Job description

Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-discipline engineering and design professionals is looking for a Project Manager / Professional Mechanical Engineer who has extensive experience managing a portfolio of various heavy industrial projects and thorough knowledge of mechanical design standards and requirement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineer with ten or more years of progressive technical design experience with an emphasis on design of industrial ventilation and dust collection systems, HVAC and/or pumping and process piping systems.
• Prior experience designing systems for mining or heavy industrial facilities.
• Prior experience managing multi-discipline projects with service fees in excess of $300,000.00 per year.
• Previous experience coordinating design standards and requirements with other disciplines, including architecture, civil, electrical, and structural.
• Previous experience conducting construction administration responsibilities including observation and inspection.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills when writing specifications, preparing technical reports, contributing to or leading project team discussions, and participating client consultations and interviews.
• Ability to travel as requested for project assignments (up to 10%); Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License with an ability to maintain a driving record that is in compliance with company requirements.
• Professional registration in multiple states.
• Previous experience responding to Requests for Proposals, including estimating mechanical design fees.
• Desire or demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals on technical design standards.
• Previous experience with boiler and/or chiller system design for facilities.
• Previous experience with district heating and cooling, lab ventilation, or fire protection.
• Previous experience designing systems for mining facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or Plant 3D.