Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer II/III (Mid-Senior Level)

The ideal candidate for this role will live in the Duluth-Twin Ports or Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area. Consideration will be given to candidates looking to move to our other office locations in Bozeman, MT and Gillette, WY. Must reside in the United States. JBW participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

JBW Consulting Engineers is a multidiscipline firm providing expert engineering and design services across the United States and Canada. Since establishing operations in Minnesota, JBW has grown to include offices in Montana and Wyoming, serving clients in the industrial, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.

Our expertise spans mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering, with a strong focus on industries such as mining, wood products, grain, nuclear waste, and oil and gas. We specialize in industrial ventilation, piping and pumping systems, material handling, processing, and storage, industrial controls and automation, while also providing cutting-edge Industrial BIM solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, client-focused work while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.

As our next team member, you will have an entrepreneurial attitude and be excited to come to work every day to help build our firm. You must fit our culture of service through empathy with facility managers and engineers; this requires excellent communication skills and the ability to provide quality, timely work.

Our goal as a company is to do projects we enjoy and can do well, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The Mechanical Engineer II/III works with a variety of industrial clients to provide mechanical engineering services, including drawings, calculations, engineering analysis, equipment selection, and quality assurance and control. The position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with responsibilities spanning technical project execution, field verification, client communication, and support or oversight of entry-level engineers and designers. The level of responsibility will reflect the successful candidate’s experience, technical capability, and demonstrated ability to manage projects and client relationships.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations

• Adhere to the core values of Relationships, Communication, Solutions, Technical Proficiency, Quality, and Responsiveness as defined by JBW.
• Bring an entrepreneurial, solutions based attitude and be willing to take on a variety of tasks as project needs evolve.
• Provide Mechanical Engineering duties related to industrial facilities. These duties vary by project and current workload.
• Must be willing to work in daily collaboration with other JBW team members and a variety of industrial clients.
• Perform site visits safely that range from 1-5 days, sometimes requiring travel (all expenses included). Travel is expected to be less than 10% annually but can vary in the short term based on project needs.
• Perform field verifications and identify and organize gathered field information.
• Have a working knowledge of CAD software including but not limited to Revit, AutoCAD 3D, Plant 3D, and Inventor.
• Complete and/or review drawings, calculations, equipment selection, and analysis accurately while following JBW’s quality control methods.
• Assist with project reporting requirements and documentation.
• Provide oversight and guidance to entry level engineers and designers on project work.
• Build new and maintain existing relationships with clients, vendors, and external resources.
• Other job duties as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience working in industrial settings such as refineries, mines, power plants, industrial manufacturing, etc.
• Previous experience with the creation of process flow diagrams, equipment general arrangement drawings and piping/ductwork/HVAC plan drawings
• Experience developing engineering drawing packages and specifications for contractor implementation.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, engineering practices, QA/QC procedures, performance standards, and specifications.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, technical analyses, and evaluations of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Excellent leadership, writing, and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and proposals to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Minimum of five years of progressive mechanical engineering design experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain client relationships and effectively manage client expectations.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Experience designing material handling systems.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for commercial and/or industrial facilities.
• Experience sizing and designing dust collection systems and associated ductwork.
• Experience designing boiler and/or chiller systems for commercial and/or industrial facilities.
• Previous experience working for a consulting engineering firm, preferably serving industrial clients.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program.e
• Engineer II 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Engineer III 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Salary and position dependent on skills and experience.

Not sure if you fit this role, visit our website to fill out an open application! JBWconsult.com/careers

No unsolicited agency or third-party recruiter submissions will be accepted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Required)

Location:

• Duluth, MN 55811 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Duluth, MN 55811: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Duluth, MN 55811