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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Life Time
Chanhassen, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
The Real Estate Team is a significant part of the growth engine of our company. We thrive on finding the best property and markets to expand our portfolio of Athletic Resort destinations. We work side by side with our Team Members in the Property Development group by leveraging continual collaboration throughout the life cycle of each project. When you join our team, you are joining a group of fun and talented people. We offer an incredible benefits package, generous club discounts, and a fully subsidized Signature Life Time membership.

Job Description

Position Summary

Provide in-house functional engineering expertise relating to Plumbing, HVAC, and HVAC Control Systems.   Position will maintain and develop standards to provide consistent designs and improve energy consumption.  Develop a commissioning program and oversee third party commissioning consultants.  Provide discipline specific expertise in consultation with Real Estate & Development, Architecture, Construction, and Operations Teams within Life Time, as well as with outside design consultants, for facilities nationwide.                                                               

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain standards for plumbing and HVAC system design.
  • Coordinate with outside design consultants to provide consistent designs among multiple design firms.
  • Perform quality control reviews of progress prints and final construction documents for adherence to Life Time standards.  
  • Coordinate with an outside commissioning consultant to develop and maintain a commissioning standard for mechanical systems at new facilities.          
  • Perform existing system evaluation and trouble shoot system issues when they arise.
  • Collaborate with Life Time Architecture to understand space program and business owner’s unique needs, and provide an integrated solutions.
  • Develop and analyze energy models for use in recommending energy saving strategies.
  • Collaborate with Life Time Construction to assist with mechanical equipment procurement and installation.
  • Collaborate with Life Time Facility Operations to ensure operational standards are adhered to as well as continually reviewed for improvement opportunities.
  • Perform construction administration services including responding to questions, reviewing and documenting installed conditions and deficiencies.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or HVAC design
  • 7-10 years experience in mechanical system design with multiple types of HVAC systems
  • Experience with Commissioning and Energy Standards
  • Ability to perform site investigation activities to document existing conditions, including traversing ladders for roof and ceiling space access
  • Familiarity with industry Codes and Standards
  • Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical disciplines

Preferred Requirements

  • Project management and construction administration experience
  • Familiarity with REVIT MEP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office products, load calculation software similar to Trane TRACE 700

Pay

This is a salaried position starting at $59,325.00(or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $71,085.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

  • A fully subsidized membership

  • Discounts on Life Time products and services

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

  • Training and professional development

  • Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage 

  • Short term and long term disability insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

  • Parental leave and adoption assistance

  • Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

  • Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

Salary : $71,085

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