Sr. Mechanical Designer (Hybrid/Remote)

Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Sr. Mechanical Designer. Design the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles.

The Mechanical team designs process and utility piping, pumps, and heat exchangers, process ventilation, and building HVAC and plumbing systems for agribusiness, industrial and commercial facilities.

Your role:

The Sr. Designer (Piping) works with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare P&IDs, Piping 3D models, and isometrics with Bill of Materials, and assist during the construction support phase and acts as a primary technical contact on projects.

• Understand and convey scope, schedules and end-product needs to internal project team.

• Set up and prepare 3D models in Autodesk Plant 3D and piping isometrics to specified VAA/client CAD standards.

• Prepare 2D piping layout plans, sections and details as required.

• Review project documents for coordination with all disciplines to avoid and resolve conflicts.

• Participate in internal coordination meetings and client coordination meetings.

• Design and layout preliminary concepts in Revit 3D or Plant 3D as requested.

• Prepare and edit piping and valve specifications, coordinate with drawings, and review equipment shop drawings.

• Communicate with client and contractors regarding RFI's and field questions.

• Support project team in nurturing the client relationship.

• Provide direction and distribute work to technicians, designers and engineers.

• Mentor and train technical staff to produce high quality design services and deliverables.

• Perform a quality control review.

• Perform site visits as needed.

Your resume must include:

• Certificate in HVAC drafting or related courses and at least eight years of HVAC and plumbing design experience OR at least nine years of HVAC and plumbing design experience

• Experience leading mechanical design team on multi-discipline projects

• Proficiency in Revit 3D preferred; willingness and aptitude to learn quickly required.

• Proficiency in Autodesk Plant 3D preferred; willingness and aptitude to learn quickly required.

Starting Hourly Range: $36.00 - $60.00 A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.

Benefits: Health, dental, vison, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video

Why VAA?

• It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).

Let's get growing™

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VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer