Category: Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa

Work Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

Work Model: On-site

Reference #: 41486

Palmer Group is seeking a Licensed Mechanical Engineer with over five years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, and building systems design to join our client's dynamic team. With a diverse project portfolio spanning healthcare, education, industrial, and government sectors, this role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects. Our client's supportive, growth-oriented culture emphasizes professional development and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, detail-oriented, and comfortable producing construction documents in Revit. In addition to engaging work, an exceptional benefits package that includes performance bonuses, paid leave, 401k matching, and comprehensive wellness support is offered. Apply now to be considered!

Work model:

  • On-Site

What you will do:

  • Design HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems tailored to a variety of facility type
  • Collaborate closely with electrical, structural, architectural, and civil engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery
  • Develop detailed construction documentation using Revit and 3D modeling tool
  • Conduct site visits to gather measurements, perform data collection, and observe construction progress
  • Contribute to projects across multiple sectors, including government, healthcare, industrial, commercial, and education

What you will need to be successful: 

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, and building systems design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification acceptable
  • Skilled in Revit and proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively

Benefits overview:

  • Vision, dental, and health insurance​​​​​​​
  • 401K
  • PTO

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Eric Peterson at (515) 225-7000 or email Eric at epeterson@thepalmergroup.com.

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About Palmer Group

At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.

As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.

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