Senior Mechanical Engineer - Central Energy Projects

KFI Engineers; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

KFI Engineers is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Utilities & Central Energy group in Saint Paul, MN. This role leads engineering efforts, manages projects and teams, and ensures code-compliant utilities systems design for district energy, hospitals, universities, and campuses.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, PE or willingness to pursue, and strong collaboration and communication skills. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering registration or willingness to pursue this designation.
• 10+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in utilities generation and distribution systems design.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with Designers, Engineers, and sub-consultants.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with customers and other stakeholders.
• Project management skills and knowledge of related tools and processes.
• Ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
• Self-directed and thrives in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes.
• Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application, including MS Office.
• Experience generating technical reports and developing campus utilities masterplans.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective meeting management skills.
• Cost estimating skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future.
• Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and to ensure code compliance.
• Performs engineering calculations.
• Approves final utilities systems/equipment selections and drawing submittals.
• Leads utilities systems/equipment procurement efforts.
• Manages projects and teams, ensuring that work efforts and costs are accurately scoped and estimated.
• Actively manages assigned projects, driving them to completion.
• Thorough understanding of Architectural design, Electrical, Civil and Structural Engineering and construction practices.
• Provides work direction to other team members, including subconsultants, as assigned.
• Participates in the development and coaching of younger talent needed to meet current and future organization goals.
• Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.
• May represent KFI at conferences, customer events, and through membership in industry associations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Work experience

Technical reporting

Rapport building with customers

MS Office

Team leadership

Cost estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

KFI Engineers is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Utilities & Central Energy group in Saint Paul, MN. This role leads engineering efforts, manages projects and teams, and ensures code-compliant utilities systems design for district energy, hospitals, universities, and campuses.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, PE or willingness to pursue, and strong collaboration and communication skills. Travel up to 25% may be required.