Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Gilbert Mechanical, a Legence company, has been providing outstanding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire protection services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for over 40 years. Today, Gilbert employs more than 200 people in the Twin Cities market, and its clients represent a diverse range of technical market sectors, with specialization in the healthcare industry. Gilbert Mechanical is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing design-build team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and development of complex HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial and industrial projects while helping shape the future of our engineering organization. As Gilbert Mechanical continues to grow, this position provides a clear path for increased leadership responsibilities, including mentoring engineers, establishing engineering standards, and potentially leading and developing the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of HVAC and plumbing systems for design-build projects.
• Perform and review heating and cooling load calculations and equipment selections.
• Develop mechanical system layouts and construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, electrical, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and support project execution.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Review designs, specifications, calculations, and drawings for accuracy and code compliance.
• Participate in project planning, client meetings, and construction coordination meetings.
• Identify and resolve technical design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support estimating, value engineering, and preconstruction efforts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business growth initiatives.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• 10+ years of experience in HVAC, mechanical systems design, plumbing design, or mechanical construction.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical design principles, plumbing systems, building codes, and construction practices.
• Experience leading mechanical design efforts on commercial or industrial projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Experience in a design-build environment.
• Experience with healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, data center, education, or commercial projects.
• Knowledge of Navisworks, SysQue, and Trane Trace.
• Piping and sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Cost estimating and value engineering experience.

Career Growth Opportunity

• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and development of Gilbert Mechanical's engineering department.
• Influence engineering processes, standards, and design best practices across the organization.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Partner with company leadership on strategic engineering initiatives.
• Potential to advance into an Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer, or Engineering Department Leader role as the team expands.

Base Salary: $105k-$145k. This role may be eligible for participation in discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance.

Notes: Actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, and work location, and may vary from the posted range. Hiring bonuses (and any guaranteed year-end bonuses) are administered under Company policy and are not earned until all stated conditions are met (e.g., active employment on the payment date). This posting reflects compensation at the time of posting and may be updated.