Senior MEP Mechanical Engineer — Building Systems Lead

Socket.dev; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC in Ames/Des Moines, IA or Omaha, NE seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead MEP design for commercial and institutional projects. You will manage HVAC design, load calculations, and construction documents using Revit, coordinating with architects, owners, and contractors from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in MEP consulting or A/E design, strong knowledge of building codes, and a track record mentoring junior engineers while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• 5+ years in an MEP consulting or A/E design firm.
• Experience designing mechanical/MEP systems for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Project experience in education, government, and/or healthcare markets.
• Extensive hands-on experience using Autodesk Revit for building systems design and construction documents.
• Strong experience with HVAC and mechanical building systems design.
• Load calculations, equipment selection, and system sizing.
• Knowledge of mechanical, energy, and building codes.
• Ability to coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site from the Ames/Des Moines, IA or Omaha, NE area.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical/HVAC design for commercial and institutional building projects.
• Design HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, and related mechanical building systems.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection.
• Develop mechanical construction documents and specifications using Autodesk Revit.
• Lead projects from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Evaluate existing mechanical systems for renovations, additions, and facility upgrades.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, architectural, structural, and other disciplines.
• Work directly with architects, owners, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Respond to RFIs and provide engineering support throughout construction.
• Participate in site visits, field observations, and existing-condition assessments.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Contribute to the continued growth of RCE's mechanical engineering practice.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC design

Load calculations

Building codes knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC in Ames/Des Moines, IA or Omaha, NE seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead MEP design for commercial and institutional projects. You will manage HVAC design, load calculations, and construction documents using Revit, coordinating with architects, owners, and contractors from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in MEP consulting or A/E design, strong knowledge of building codes, and a track record mentoring junior engineers while