Senior Mechanical Project Designer - Hybrid, Client-Facing

Michaud Cooley Erickson; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid community service day & holidays

Flexible workplace options — in office

Parking allowance or transit support

Job summary

Michaud Cooley Erickson (MCE) is seeking a Project Designer/Engineer in Minneapolis to advance mechanical building systems design. The role emphasizes growth, autonomy, and client interaction, with responsibilities spanning design, analysis, and collaboration with project teams.

You will develop project specifics, create details and schematics, and mentor junior staff, while contributing to cutting-edge solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of related building systems design experience.
• Proficient in Revit.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Ability to pass company and client background checks.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine code review and analysis.
• Performs routine design calculations and sizes standard equipment.
• Follows design standards set by the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineer of Record.
• Researches and presents equipment and design options to the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineer of Record.
• Follows company master design standards.
• Ensures that the QA/QC process is followed and documented.
• Develops a working knowledge of all system types within their discipline.
• Develops knowledge of current design trends and best practices.
• Directs less experienced technical staff in how to perform routine design tasks and routine calculations.
• Trains EIT’s and designers how to perform routine calculations and system layouts.
• Creates project specific details, schematics, and sketches.
• Assembles specifications, including project specific information.

Skills

4+ years experience in building design

Autonomous work style

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Michaud Cooley Erickson (MCE) is seeking a Project Designer/Engineer in Minneapolis to advance mechanical building systems design. The role emphasizes growth, autonomy, and client interaction, with responsibilities spanning design, analysis, and collaboration with project teams.

You will develop project specifics, create details and schematics, and mentor junior staff, while contributing to cutting-edge solutions.