Lead Mechanical Engineer HVAC (Hiring Immediately)

Relocation Offered to the Twin Cities + Autonomy + Purpose + Impact + Scale + VarietyThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea PiekarskiAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume.Salary: $110,000 - $170,000 per yearA bit about us:***This role is in the Twin Cities - we will entertain relocation candidates but no fully remote talent please***We are a growing, design-build mechanical contractor with a strong reputation across the Upper Midwest, delivering HVAC, plumbing, and process piping solutions across healthcare, higher education, industrial, commercial, multifamily, and hospitality environments.Over the past decade, the business has scaled significantly in both revenue and headcount, evolving into a $100M+ platform that is actively expanding into more complex and technical work. While historically strong in multifamily, the company has intentionally diversified into commercial and industrial sectors and continues to push into new markets.What sets this team apart is their in-house engineering capability and close integration with field operations. Engineers work directly alongside project managers, VDC, and skilled trades, creating a feedback loop that allows designs to be built efficiently and correctly the first time. Leadership is accessible, hands-on, and focused on developing people into long-term leaders.Why join us?Your designs actually get built — and you'll see it happen in real timeDirect access to leadership; decisions get made quickly without layersClear path into management as the engineering team growsOpportunity to step into a true technical leadership role without heavy admin burdenExposure to diverse, complex projects across multiple industriesA company actively investing in growth, technology, and new marketsAbility to influence how the engineering team evolves and operatesStable, established business with strong backlog and long-term trajectoryJob DetailsThis is a newly created Lead Mechanical Engineer role focused on HVAC systems, built to support continued growth and add leadership strength to the engineering team.You'll step into a position that blends hands-on design with real leadership impact. This is not a pure individual contributor role. You will own projects end-to-end while helping guide and elevate a younger team of designers and engineers.You won't be buried in admin work. Instead, the expectation is that you bring technical confidence, direction, and presence to project teams, helping drive decisions and keep work moving.As the company continues to grow, this role has a clear path into formal people leadership and management.________________________________________Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering & Technical LeadershipLead HVAC and mechanical system design from concept through constructionPerform system selection, equipment sizing, load calculations, and layout developmentEnsure designs are practical, coordinated, and aligned with real-world installationProject OwnershipOwn engineering deliverables across the full project lifecycleParticipate in project meetings and represent the engineering functionSupport preconstruction with scope development, system recommendations, and pricing inputConstruction & Field IntegrationReview submittals, respond to RFIs, and support field teams during constructionMaintain design intent and help solve real-time issues in the fieldConduct site visits for coordination, troubleshooting, and design validationTeam Leadership & DevelopmentMentor and guide junior engineers and designersProvide technical oversight and review work for quality and consistencyHelp elevate the overall capability and confidence of the engineering teamCross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with project managers, estimators, VDC, and field teamsAct as a key liaison with owners, architects, and trade partners________________________________________What You'll Work OnYou'll have exposure to a wide variety of projects, including:Multifamily developments (mid-rise to high-rise)Healthcare and clinical environmentsHigher education and laboratory spacesIndustrial and process piping workHospitality, restaurant, and commercial projects________________________________________What We're Looking For5–10+ years of HVAC/mechanical systems design experienceExperience leading projects and/or mentoring junior staffStrong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systemsExperience with Revit, AutoCAD, and load calculation toolsComfortable in fast-paced, design-build environmentsAbility to take ownership and operate with confidenceStrong communication skills across technical and non-technical teamsNice to HaveEIT or PE (not required)Experience across multiple sectors (healthcare, industrial, multifamily, etc.)Interested in hearing more? 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