Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical

The Waldinger Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness plan with lifestyle spending account

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Des Moines is seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to oversee complex design phases and ensure compliance with codes and standards. This role demands 10+ years of design engineering experience and a PE License. Responsibilities include leading design reviews, mentoring team members, and managing engineering documentation. The firm offers competitive benefits including health insurance, a wellness plan, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design engineering experience.
• PE License Required.

Responsibilities

• Leads peer review of design progress and coordinates with Operations Division.
• Performs and leads system design for mechanical and plumbing/piping systems.
• Creates engineering only estimates and monitors progress throughout design phases.
• Conducts field walk-throughs and creates punch list.
• Mentors other engineers and new team members.

Skills

Design engineering experience

Leadership

Technical oversight

System design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Waldinger Corporation has an opportunity for a qualified Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Construction in our Des Moines Office.

Job Summary

Performs engineering related duties for the design and planning phases of multiple and/or large, complex design and construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction Duties: Leads peer review of design progress and coordinates with Operations Division on design and cost control related matters. Assists Operations in developing scope of work documents and schematic budgets. Collaborate with team members to identify and incorporate project goals. Creates engineering only estimates and monitors progress throughout design phases.
• Commissioning: Leads internal commissioning process on projects. Works with Operations to incorporate needs of commissioning early in design/preconstruction phase of work.
• System Design: Performs and leads system design for mechanical and plumbing/piping systems; selects and sizes equipment, ductwork, and piping; writes specifications; and develops sequences of operation for defined solutions. Performs and reviews load calculations and compliance checks as necessary to ensure technical accuracy and code compliance. Provides technical oversight and guidance to ensure quality, consistency, and constructability of design deliverables.
• Engineering Documentation: Maintains project files and produces design calculation reports and documents release packages for coordination.
• System Layout and Modeling: Creates design sketches and engages in/or supervises engineering modeling.
• Post-Construction Duties: Conducts field walk-throughs and creates punch list on designed work. Participates in client follow-up and closeout activities. Modifies design documents to reflect as-built conditions.
• Mentoring: Support other engineers and new team members by sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned. Identify training needs or opportunities and communicate them to management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design engineering experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Engineering or related field
• Occasional Travel
• PE License Required
• Industrial/Manufacturing design experience a plus

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Growth potential with a stable company
• Paid vacation
• Wellness plan with lifestyle spending account
• 401k with company match and profit-sharing
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

The Waldinger Corporation is an EOE, including disability/vets.

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