Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MissionHires is seeking a Mechanical Engineer as a Project Design Manager – MEP to lead the design, coordination, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for design-build projects focused on temperature-controlled buildings and food processing facilities. This role bridges design and construction, overseeing engineering deliverables, guiding subcontractors and vendors, and ensuring systems are integrated, code-compliant, and successfully commissioned.
Responsibilities
- Perform up-front due diligence on existing/new site utility networks, availability, and coordination with local providers
- Lead planning, coordination, and execution of MEP design and construction activities for temperature-controlled and food processing facilities
- Oversee and coordinate internal engineering teams, consultants, engineers of record, and subcontractors to integrate MEP with architectural, structural, and process designs
- Conduct design and coordination meetings with clients, design partners, and construction teams
- Support field teams during installation, testing, and commissioning; provide technical guidance and resolve design/coordination issues
- Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction to develop MEP scopes, budgets, and schedules for design-build estimates
- Ensure adherence to relevant building codes, NFPA, ASHRAE, and applicable food safety standards
- Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and schedule
Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar degree
- 3+ years managing MEP systems design and installation
- Solid understanding of HVAC, refrigeration, process utilities, electrical distribution, and plumbing systems (some or all)
- Proficiency with AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, or BIM coordination tools
- Working knowledge of relevant building codes, NFPA, ASHRAE, and food safety standards
- Excellent communication, coordination, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; strong problem-solving and decision-making; detail-oriented
- Willingness to travel as projects demand (avg. 3–5 nights/month); mix of office and on-site work
- Design-build delivery experience
- Experience in industrial, food processing, cold storage, or temperature-controlled facility projects
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based quarterly bonus program
- Vehicle Plan
- Seven paid holidays
- Paid vacation time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Short- and long-term disability as well as life insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Relocation assistance will be provided to the right candidate.
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