Engineering Manager — Mechanical Design

Job overview

Engineering Manager — Mechanical Design is an onsite, full-time role in Ames, IA. Compensation is not specified. The position leads the engineering department’s mechanical design projects for a growing organization. The manager oversees engineering accuracy, team performance, and process development while guiding projects from design and layout through documentation and client reviews. The role also develops engineering standards and mentors staff to support consistent project delivery.

What you'll do

• Oversee engineering and design work
• manage full-cycle project design and layout
• prepare detailed, conceptual, and presentation-level plans
• apply HVAC, piping, and plumbing expertise
• ensure accurate and timely engineering documentation
• coordinate with consultants, vendors, staff, and project managers
• participate in client meetings and design reviews
• maintain engineering standards
• mentor, train, and evaluate staff
• manage multiple projects
• use Navisworks, Revit, and AutoCAD.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering manager

mechanical design

full-time

ames ia

nova talent solutions

hvac

piping

plumbing

revit

autocad

navisworks

professional engineer license

paid time off

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays, 401(k) with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance, bereavement leave, supplemental insurance, EAP, flexible spending plans, and safety boot reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a Professional Engineer license, a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction engineering, or a related field, seven or more years of relevant experience, and five or more years of leadership or management experience.

About the employer

Nova Talent Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.