Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) – Lead Design & Mentorship

Stratus®; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratus is hiring a Sr. Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) who is a licensed professional engineer responsible for leading the technical aspects of engineering projects.

This role involves providing expert-level guidance to ensure designs meet client expectations and regulatory requirements, while mentoring junior staff and serving as a subject matter expert. The senior engineer will lead design and documentation of HVAC systems, perform load calculations, oversee project timelines and budgets, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 6-8 years of experience in engineering design and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong knowledge of industrial steam, refrigeration, compressed air and HVAC systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of HVAC systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork layout, and hydronic system design.
• Work with clients, their engineering teams and their process vendors to establish design criteria for mechanical, refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to the engineering team in steam and condensate, refrigeration, hot and chilled media, compressed air, nitrogen, water supply treatment, and HVAC systems.
• Lead the design and documentation of the systems above.
• Lead and conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Develop life-cycle costs and feasibility for design options.
• Evaluate existing systems for operational improvements or available capacity for expansion.
• Determination of loads, load diversity, and capacity for future growth.
• Review alternatives for equipment and system configuration for client and project fit. Present pros and cons for each approach.
• Evaluate energy efficiency and energy recovery opportunities.
• Have thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in contractor bid review and evaluation.
• Travel to construction sites to confirm conformance to the design intent.
• Provide project support during start-up/commissioning.

Skills

HVAC design

Load calculations

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit MEP

CAD

Job description

Stratus is hiring a Sr. Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) who is a licensed professional engineer responsible for leading the technical aspects of engineering projects.

This role involves providing expert-level guidance to ensure designs meet client expectations and regulatory requirements, while mentoring junior staff and serving as a subject matter expert. The senior engineer will lead design and documentation of HVAC systems, perform load calculations, oversee project timelines and budgets, and