Description The Waldinger Corporation has an opportunity for a qualified Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Construction in our Des Moines Office.
Job Summary Performs engineering related duties for the design and planning phases of multiple and/or large complex design and construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and standards.
Responsibilities Preconstruction Duties • Leads peer review of design progress and coordinates with Operations Division on design and cost control related matters. • Assists Operations in developing scope of work documents and schematic budgets. • Collaborates with team members to identify and incorporate project goals. • Creates engineering only estimates and monitors progress throughout design phases.
Commissioning • Leads internal commissioning process on projects. • Works with Operations to incorporate needs of commissioning early in design/preconstruction phase of work.
System Design • Performs and leads system design for mechanical and plumbing/piping systems. • Selects and sizes equipment, ductwork, and piping. • Writes specifications and develops sequences of operation for defined solutions. • Performs and reviews load calculations and compliance checks as necessary to ensure technical accuracy and code compliance. • Provides technical oversight and guidance to ensure quality consistency and constructability of design deliverables.
Engineering Documentation • Maintains project files and produces design calculation reports and documents release packages for coordination.
System Layout and Modeling • Creates design sketches and engages in or supervises engineering modeling.
Post-Construction Duties • Conducts field walk-throughs and creates punch list on designed work. • Participates in client follow-up and closeout activities. • Modifies design documents to reflect as-built conditions.
Mentoring • Supports other engineers and new team members by sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned. • Identifies training needs or opportunities and communicates them to management.
Requirements 10 years of design engineering experience Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Engineering, or related field Occasional Travel PE License Required Industrial and manufacturing design experience a plus
We Offer • Paid holidays • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Growth potential with a stable company • Paid vacation • Wellness plan with lifestyle spending account • 401k with company match and profit-sharing • Continuing education and advancement opportunities • Tuition reimbursement
The Waldinger Corporation is an EOE, including disability and veterans. The Waldinger Corporation participates in E-Verify.