Project Engineer – Building Systems & MEP Design (Reno)

Kimley-Horn; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Project Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join the Reno, NV office. The role is on-site and involves a variety of building systems projects across disciplines.

Responsibilities include analyzing deliverables, coordinating across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing teams, and delivering tasks with minimal supervision. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Proven design experience with HVAC systems and related controls.
• Proven design experience with plumbing systems including water, sewer, and gas.
• Experience mentoring and coordinating the work of EITs, designers, and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects.
• Able to manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking ability.
• Ability to work individually or in a multi-discipline team.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software programs to analyze and produce deliverables for clients.
• Work on diverse project types including Advanced Technology, Industrial, Micro-electronics, Mission Critical, Hospitals, Central Utility Plants and more.
• Solve complex problems and assist project managers, collaborating across disciplines to meet client requirements.
• Develop familiarity with regulations and Kimley-Horn practices and standards.
• Perform mechanical engineering tasks such as floor plans, flow diagrams, schedules, details, and calculations (pump head, pipe sizing, equipment selection).
• Support collaboration across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing/Process Piping, I&C, Telecom teams on large-scale building systems designs.
• Manage and deliver tasks with minimal supervision; build internal and external professional relationships.
• This role offers opportunities to work with engineers and designers on a variety of projects.

Skills

3+ years experience

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Mentoring EITs

Project coordination

Communication

Job description

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Project Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join the Reno, NV office. The role is on-site and involves a variety of building systems projects across disciplines.

Responsibilities include analyzing deliverables, coordinating across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing teams, and delivering tasks with minimal supervision. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.