Build Your Career with SMSI

At SMSI, we invest in our people with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and opportunities for advancement. Join a supportive, team-focused environment where your expertise contributes to diverse and impactful projects.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in the construction industry. This role will design and support mechanical systems across a variety of industrial construction projects while ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Ready to grow your career with SMSI? Apply today!

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• 401(k)

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Opportunities for advancement

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Supportive, team-focused work environment

• Involvement in diverse and high-impact construction projects

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

• Design HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical systems for industrial construction projects.
• Provide engineering design and technical support for industrial ammonia refrigeration systems with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Review contractor RFIs, submittals, and project documents and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Collaborate with client architects, civil engineers, electrical engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to develop coordinated project solutions.
• Work directly with CAD technicians and field personnel to provide accurate and reliable design support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits and inspections and provide engineering support during construction.
• Ensure mechanical designs and installations comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination activities.
• Support sales efforts through project quoting, design development, technical consultation, and customer interactions.
• Identify and help resolve technical challenges that arise during design and construction.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support project and company objectives.

Industries Supported

• Food & Beverage Production and Processing
• Pharmaceutical Production and Packaging
• Cold Storage and Industrial Refrigeration
• Commercial and Industrial Construction

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience within the construction or industrial construction industry.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems in industrial, food processing, or cold storage environments is highly desired.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and applicable mechanical design software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building systems, construction methods, and construction processes.
• Strong knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, contractors, field personnel, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, safe, and high-quality engineering work.

SMSI is dedicated to providing the highest quality mechanical services performed in an honest, dependable, and efficient manner. SMSI offers lots of room to grow in a fast-paced company. We have been serving commercial and industrial markets for 30 years.