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Sr. Mechanical Engineer- HVAC/Building Systems

Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Waukee, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Engineer - HVAC Building Systems in the below posting location. In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow a local MEP team with technical support from our multiple other MEP locations. In addition, you will provide mechanical design services applied primarily to HVAC, Fire Protection and Plumbing systems for healthcare, commercial, long-term care, industrial and educational facilities.

Posting Location for this role: Waukee, IA

Job Activities

  • Responsible for planning, conducting and coordinating detailed phases of design
  • Presents design reviews to clients
  • Supports/assists development of project proposals and schedules
  • Develops scopes and budget estimates for mechanical discipline work

Specific Requirements Include

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
  • 8 years of experience with Building Mechanical Systems
  • Registered Professional Engineer License strongly preferred
  • Design experience relative to medium/large commercial and institutional HVAC systems, including hydronic heating and cooling applications
  • Familiarity with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Carrier HAP/Trace 700, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Diversified project type experience preferred
  • Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is a 135-year-old engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 600 talented professionals across a nationwide network of 24 offices. We champion strong working relationships and have been involved in over 24,000 projects in the last decade alone. Our clients range from rural communities to some of the world's largest brands, with our oldest partnerships dating back nearly 100 years. Our forward-thinking focus on people, passion, and performance has earned us top rankings in Architectural Record and Engineering News Record magazine.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engage in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured Benefits And Perks Include

  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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