Senior Professional Engineer, Mechanical - Commercial & Industrial HVAC

Location: Hybrid, with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday and work-from-home on Monday and Friday. The role may be based in Bloomington, Minnesota; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Duluth, Minnesota; or Downers Grove, Illinois. Travel up to 10% is required, including occasional overnight travel.

Salary in Downers Grove: $121,200–$175,700 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and design firm serving industrial, agricultural, food and beverage, education, and commercial clients.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical design for complex HVAC, plumbing, industrial ventilation, process, and power systems.
• Support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept and design through construction.
• Coordinate mechanical solutions with engineers, architects, and other disciplines.
• Lead QA/QC reviews and uphold technical standards, quality control, and best practices.
• Coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals.
• Support business development and client relationships through the Seller-Doer model.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 12–25 years of progressive experience designing mechanical facility systems for commercial or industrial facilities.
• Experience with HVAC, industrial ventilation, process-related systems, piping, and plumbing design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Minnesota or the ability to obtain one.
• Working knowledge of project development, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction processes.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; background, security, and drug screening may be required.

Nice to have

• Professional registration in additional states, especially Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota, or Iowa.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Plant 3D, or energy modeling tools such as Trane TRACE.
• Experience designing boiler and chiller systems, process utilities, central plants, district heating and cooling, laboratory ventilation, or fire protection systems.
• Experience with food production, agricultural processing, or industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Project management experience or LEED certification.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employee-owned firm with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded by company profits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available from the first day.
• Discretionary annual incentive plan.
• Monthly employer HSA contributions for eligible plans and a 401(k) employer match.
• PTO based on professional experience and eight paid holidays per year.