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VAA, LLC Sr Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid/Remote) in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, USA | Full Time - Hybrid/Remote
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)
Be the foundation for your clients' success. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. As a VAA Mechanical Engineer, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
Get to know VAA
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
VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.
We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide - and beyond - to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives. Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.
VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.
Mechanical Engineering at VAA
The Mechanical team designs material handling, process ventilation and building safety systems, process and utility piping and heat exchangers, and building HVAC and plumbing systems for agribusiness, industrial and commercial facilities.
Your role:
Strong engineering analysis and judgment combined with advanced knowledge of applicable codes.
Experience with the design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility systems (steam boilers, cooling towers, air compressors).
HVAC load, pump sizing, and related engineering calculations.
Engineering software proficiency, such as CHVAC Elite, Trane, Tracer, AFT Fathom or similar.
Responsible for mechanical team leadership and direct client management.
Design and construction knowledge / experience.
Experience with preparation of feasibility study reports and development of design concepts.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Your resume must include:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
10 plus years of engineering experience in HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility systems design and construction.
Active Professional Engineer license
Team leadership and direct client management experience.
Why VAA?
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.
As a VAA Mechanical Engineer, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving Mechanical Engineers the opportunity to succeed - to take ownership of complex projects and see them through - while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:
Competitive compensation designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.
Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program... even pet insurance.
Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources 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 Top Workplace USA, by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022 - 2024).
A culture of community
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.
Let's get growing™
Your career. Your talents. Your network.
Apply today!
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at hr@vaaeng.com - mailto:hr@vaaeng.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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