About this opportunity
Skyline Search Partners lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer / MEP Manager – Building Systems opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are partnering with a well-established, publicly traded organization with a national real estate portfolio and an active development pipeline to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer / MEP Manager for its growing in-house Property Development and Engineering team.
About the Role
This is a true owner-side engineering opportunity. Rather than working in a traditional consulting environment with billable-hour requirements and multiple outside clients, you'll work directly for the organization developing, constructing, and operating the properties. You'll have the opportunity to influence mechanical systems from design through construction and operation, establish engineering standards across a national portfolio, and see firsthand how your decisions perform over time.
We're open to hiring at one of two levels:
Senior Mechanical Engineer: Join as a senior technical contributor with a genuine, performance-based path toward leading the MEP function.
MEP Manager: Candidates with the appropriate technical and leadership background may be considered directly for the management role.
Responsibilities
Mechanical Engineering & Building Systems
Provide mechanical engineering leadership for new development and renovation projects
Evaluate and design HVAC systems utilizing technologies such as RTUs, AHUs, heat pumps, VRF, and related commercial building systems
Provide technical guidance related to plumbing and fire protection systems
Review mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, equipment selections, and construction documents
Evaluate system alternatives based on performance, constructability, energy efficiency, cost, and long-term operation
Troubleshoot complex building-system and construction issues
Represent the owner's engineering interests throughout design and construction
Collaborate with internal Architecture, Construction, Real Estate, Development, and Engineering teams
Manage and provide technical direction to outside engineering consultants
Participate throughout design development, construction documentation, construction administration, and project closeout
Help drive technical decisions and resolve issues without the constraints of a traditional billable-hour consulting environment
Help develop and maintain mechanical engineering standards across a national portfolio
Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and system approaches
Apply lessons learned from existing facilities to future projects
Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, efficiency, constructability, and lifecycle performance
Help shape the processes and technical standards of a growing in-house engineering function
Leadership & Team Development
For candidates entering at or progressing into the MEP Manager level:
Lead a team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and professional development
Establish consistent engineering practices and expectations across the team
Help prioritize engineering resources across an active portfolio of projects
Build a collaborative, accountable engineering culture within the broader Property Development organization
Qualifications
5–10+ years of mechanical engineering experience
Strong commercial HVAC and building-systems design background
Experience across multiple HVAC system types, including RTUs, AHUs, heat pumps, and VRF
Working knowledge of plumbing and fire protection systems
Strong understanding of mechanical codes, engineering standards, and construction practices
Ability to operate independently and drive technical initiatives with limited oversight
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Required Skills
Strong commercial HVAC and building-systems design background
Experience across multiple HVAC system types, including RTUs, AHUs, heat pumps, and VRF
Working knowledge of plumbing and fire protection systems
Strong understanding of mechanical codes, engineering standards, and construction practices
Ability to operate independently and drive technical initiatives with limited oversight
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Previous engineering leadership or people-management experience
Demonstrated mentorship of other engineers
Project management and construction administration experience
Experience managing outside MEP engineering consultants
Experience developing engineering standards across multiple facilities or locations
Senior Mechanical Engineer: $130,000–$140,000 base
MEP Manager: Approximately $150,000 base for candidates qualified to enter directly at the leadership level
The organization also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee stock purchase program, health and wellness benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and additional company-sponsored benefits and employee programs.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace where all employees are respected and valued, regardless of background, identity, or protected status.
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