Electrical Engineer

  • RAKS Group LLC
  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Full Time
Electrical Engineer

Job title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Ames or Des Moines, IA, and Omaha, NE.

FTE

Description:

Primary Skills for this Role:

Job Summary

We are a top-tier firm that listens, evaluates, and designs healthy buildings in the fields of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering for the Midwest. In this position, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for performing mechanical, plumbing, and fire-protection systems design for our projects, including HVAC systems, process heating and cooling systems, plumbing system design, and fire-protection system design. This individual will work both with other firm staff and directly with clients. There is significant potential for career advancement with this position as the firm continues to grow.

This position is open in

Ames or Des Moines, IA, and Omaha, NE.

Company Culture

We are a collaborative company that endeavors to provide insightful and helpful serves to the surrounding community by designing nurturing environment both inside and outside the company. we invest in its employees, supports growth in teammates, and fosters a culture of collaboration, flexibility, and open communication, to ensure client satisfaction and loyalty by solving problems better.

Responsibilities And Duties

Develop HVAC system and plumbing designs for various project types, including commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings with guidance from a senior engineer.

Design and analysis of fire protection systems

Complete calculations related to mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including use of of design software for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems

Production of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection drawings

Assist in the development of study or report documents

Review of submittals from contractors

Response to contractor questions

Conduct field investigations, including site visits, surveys, and assessments of existing systems

Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal codes and regulations, including ASHRAE standards

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Construction Engineering

Experience with design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems

Professional Engineering (PE) license or Engineer In Training (EIT) licensure or certification.

3-10 years of experience in HVAC design for commercial, industrial, or institutional projects

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other HVAC design software (e.g., Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, etc.)

Ability to work effectively with other team members and clients ideal candidate will have experience meeting independently with clients

Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage a few key projects and deadlines effectively with input from more senior engineers.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Generous vacation and sick time

Individual retirement plan with company contributions

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Supplemental pay types

Bonus pay annually

Schedule

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

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Dice Id:

91001915

Position Id:

RAKS- 5205-15...99
Job ID: 484059230
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025

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