Lead Mechanical Engineer HVAC

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 time

Direct access to leadership; decisions get made quickly without layers

Clear path into management as the engineering team grows

Opportunity to step into a true technical leadership role without heavy admin burden

Exposure to diverse, complex projects across multiple industries

A company actively investing in growth, technology, and new markets

Ability to influence how the engineering team evolves and operates

Stable, 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 Leadership

Lead HVAC and mechanical system design from concept through construction

Perform system selection, equipment sizing, load calculations, and layout development

Ensure designs are practical, coordinated, and aligned with real-world installationProject Ownership

Own engineering deliverables across the full project lifecycle

Participate in project meetings and represent the engineering function

Support preconstruction with scope development, system recommendations, and pricing inputConstruction & Field Integration

Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and support field teams during construction

Maintain design intent and help solve real-time issues in the field

Conduct site visits for coordination, troubleshooting, and design validationTeam Leadership & Development

Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers

Provide technical oversight and review work for quality and consistency

Help elevate the overall capability and confidence of the engineering teamCross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with project managers, estimators, VDC, and field teams

Act 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 environments

Higher education and laboratory spaces

Industrial and process piping work

Hospitality, restaurant, and commercial projects What We're Looking For

5–10+ years of HVAC/mechanical systems design experience

Experience leading projects and/or mentoring junior staff

Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems

Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and load calculation tools

Comfortable in fast-paced, design-build environments

Ability to take ownership and operate with confidence

Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams Nice to Have

EIT or PE (not required)

Experience across multiple sectors (healthcare, industrial, multifamily, etc.)Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

Job Type: Remote, Full-Time, Permanent