Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About Bodwé Professional Services Group

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We enhance space and place in partnership with clients that span the country and business sectors, offering full-service architecture and engineering services as well as contract support services for federal agencies. We design and build, preserve and restore, mitigate and manage, serve and problem solve. 

Position Summary 

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for mechanical engineering design and will create final construction drawings throughout the entire construction process. This role will provide technical oversight and serve as a mentor to less experienced design engineers or drafters.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical functions of the Senior Mechanical Engineer’s job include, but are not limited to:

• Produces engineering design elements consistent with project specifications.
• Produces design elements and troubleshoots flaws in accordance with the project hours, scope, and parameters.
• Produces engineering construction documents based on project specifics.
• Manages project timelines and related design activity communication between the design team and the client accurately and timely.
• Provides assistance in the preparation of proposals and engineering agreements.
• Provides project coordination with in-house and outside sources.
• Provides timely consultation on projects to manage schedules, deadlines, site surveys, punch lists, building codes, and standards consistent with company quality standards.
• Accurately and consistently execute the QA/QC process.
• Produces accurate and complete engineering project specifications within project parameters.
• Provide timely billing of projects to the accounting department.
• Actively participates in post-design activities and represents the company in client meetings through construction completion.
• Actively mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Follows established company policies and procedures.
• Engages actively with other company members to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies, and reduce costs.

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years in mechanical design engineering in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry
• Real ID or Passport or must obtain upon hire
• Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals 
• Excellent communicator, organizer, and engager
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing demands and priorities
• Initiate and enjoy independent problem solving 
• Successfully incorporate feedback and manage multiple points of view
• Demonstrate excellent language and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Expert level proficiency in utilizing Revit to apply BIM Modeling knowledge to various architectural and engineering projects

Preferred

• PE Licensure
• Eligibility and interest in earning PE Licensure

Working Environment

When not working from a home office, remotely, or onsite at a project location, most of this role is performed in a professional office environment. 

Additionally, this role is required to attend site visits. During site visits, there may be exposure