Senior Mechanical Engineer: Food Process Systems

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. in Twin Falls, Idaho, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of complex building mechanical utility systems tailored for the Food Process industry. You will design steam, chilled water, HVAC, medical gases, and plumbing within fast-track frameworks.

The role requires 10+ years in construction, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Word and Excel, and a PE is encouraged but not required. On-site work with potential extended hours and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years in the construction industry, with a focus on mechanical system design.
• Strong background designing Utility, HVAC, plumbing, steam, and compressed air systems.
• Familiarity with fast-track construction and the Design-Build delivery method.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly encouraged but not strictly required.
• Background in the food process construction industry is a plus.
• Proven ability to mentor less experienced engineers and collaborate with building trades.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design building mechanical utility systems including, but not limited to, steam, chilled water, compressed air, HVAC, medical gases, and plumbing.
• Apply applicable building codes for various jurisdictions across the country.
• Navigate all aspects of the fast-track construction process using the Design-Build delivery method.
• Specify and order equipment, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, fans, air handling units, etc.
• Assist with the startup and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Collect field data for existing systems and evaluate necessary upgrades.
• Communicate effectively with building trades when questions arise.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mentor engineers

Collaborate with trades

Attendance reliability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Shambaugh & Son L.P. in Twin Falls, Idaho, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of complex building mechanical utility systems tailored for the Food Process industry. You will design steam, chilled water, HVAC, medical gases, and plumbing within fast-track frameworks.

The role requires 10+ years in construction, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Word and Excel, and a PE is encouraged but not required. On-site work with potential extended hours and weekends is expected.