Mechanical Engineer-CUP Design

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HGA is Hiring:
Mechanical Engineer with Central Utility Plant Expertise! Bring your talented, design-sensitive, and ambitious expertise to HGA, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and design firm. We’re seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering innovative, high-performance solutions across a wide range of project types, including healthcare facilities, corporate headquarters, laboratories, museums, government buildings, higher education campuses, and infrastructure improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leadership role on impactful projects and help shape innovative solutions at the intersection of design, technology, and performance.

• Central Utility Plant design and steam systems
• Expert knowledge of applicable codes and regulations
• Extensive understanding of standard engineering practices, techniques, and procedures
• Proven problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external clients to address complex engineering challenges
• Be responsible for HVAC engineering design including: calculating heating and cooling loads, selecting equipment, layout duct and piping, create and edit project details, and write and edit project engineering specifications
• Lead client management and team coordination
• Participate in design review meetings and workshops
• Resolve a variety of complex design challenges including conflicting Owner and project requirements, application of different system types, or challenging field conditions
• Research design options and document findings for the project team
• Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with local codes and design standards
• Coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines as applicable

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 8 years minimum of consulting engineering experience with emphasis on Central Utility Plant design for multiple client types
• Professional Engineer registration recognized by a state licensing board
• Steam and Hot Water Boiler Plant systems
• Chiller plants of 1,000 tons or greater
• Knowledge in building controls is desired but not required
• Revit, BIM, Trane/Trace and Microsoft Office skills required

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short‑and long‑term disability programs.

Salary Range: $71,600 - $113,700 depending on qualifications and experience.

HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work‑life balance, and empower your desired career growth.

HGA is a national award‑winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering.

Please submit resume for consideration.

St Paul, MN

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Architecture and Planning

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