Senior MEP Mechanical Engineer — Lead Building Systems

Abstrakt Marketing Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical/HVAC design for commercial and institutional buildings in the Ames/Des Moines, IA or Omaha, NE area.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, project leadership, and collaboration with architects, owners, and contractors, with a focus on education, government, healthcare markets, and facility upgrades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience working for an MEP consulting engineering firm or AE design firm.
• Demonstrated experience designing mechanical/MEP systems for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Project experience within 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.
• Experience performing load calculations, equipment selection, and system sizing.
• Knowledge of applicable mechanical, energy, and building codes.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 design

Autodesk Revit

HVAC systems design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical/HVAC design for commercial and institutional buildings in the Ames/Des Moines, IA or Omaha, NE area.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, project leadership, and collaboration with architects, owners, and contractors, with a focus on education, government, healthcare markets, and facility upgrades.