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Mechanical Engineer

Harris
Harris Salary
Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
The Purpose of your role as a Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will apply conceptual engineering techniques, design various types of mechanical systems from the ground up. Responsible for envisioning, designing, and delivering innovative design solutions that meet customer needs and increase efficiency and cost effectiveness in construction and operation.

Design Engineering
  • Assist on projects that include strategic and space planning, consulting, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction oversight.
  • Collaborate with the Harris Design Studio team on overall design concepts and design presentation strategies.
  • Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.
  • Work with estimating and construction groups to provide design information.
  • Support Digital Design and BIM to prepare documents and drawings.
  • Support specification for systems and equipment.
  • Prepare calculations and selections for the correct sizing of mechanical and plumbing systems.
  • Prepare calculations to understand energy usage, water usage, etc. for building systems.
  • Design HVAC systems for different sizes and levels of complexity of buildings and facilities. This should include the following:
    • Heating Hot Water Plant and Distribution
    • Steam Distribution
    • Chilled Water Generation and Distribution
    • Refrigerant Cooling systems (VRF, DX etc)
    • Space Heating and Cooling Systems (VAV, Chilled beams, Radiant Cooling, Fan Coil Units, Displacement ventilation etc.)
    • Ventilation Systems.
    • Interface with electrical systems
    • Building Automation Systems and Controls
  • Work with plumbing systems for different sizes and levels of complexity of buildings and facilities. This should include the following:
    • Drainage systems.
    • Storm water systems.
    • Domestic cold and hot water systems.
    • Medical and Lab gas systems.
    • Process Piping Systems
    • Natural gas and other combustible organic materials systems design.
  • Work with code compliant plumbing and mechanical systems designs for buildings.
  • Work with rating systems such as LEED, living building challenge etc.
  • Implement low water, energy, high performance, resilient and sustainable design for mechanical systems.
  • Maintain up to date in innovative and advanced mechanical system design.

Project Team Interfaces
  • Support communication between project team, clients, and vendors.
  • Conduct life-cycle cost analyses to compare initial costs of project alternatives to operating costs.
  • Assist senior Engineers to recommend a level of system performance based on analysis of customer needs and preferences.

Misc.
  • Contribute to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.
  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

What we're looking for in you
  • Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering required
  • 6 Months of experience working as a Mechanical Inspector Engineer/Mechanical Engineer/Equivalent position
  • Knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings & specifications, and building materials.
  • Knowledgeable of HVAC Systems
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits Compensation
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Short-Term Incentive Plan

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Pay Range: $56,863 - $98,089 per Year

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Salary : $56,863 - $98,089

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