Full-Time

Mechanical Staff Designer 2

CESO

CESO

11-50 employees

Compensation Overview

$61k - $104.5k/yr

Rogers, AR, USA

Hybrid

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and 3 or more years of relevant experience is preferred; Or a minimum of 5 years of relevant design experience without a degree is required.
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, or similar discipline, can substitute up to 1 year of work experience.
  • Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with a state licensure board is preferred.
  • Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Prior experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Carrier HAP, and BlueBeam Revu is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Communication of basic design requirements effectively with internal and external design team members, contractors, and equipment sales representatives to determine project scope and feasibility.
  • Begin to develop design approaches and concepts with the input and oversight from senior staff.
  • Participate in client, company, and industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
  • Develop an understanding of industry standards, the technical policies and company-specific procedures for project execution.
  • Perform calculations, design basic engineering system(s), and fulfill other duties as assigned through collaboration and with assistance from experienced design staff.
  • Create system layouts, detail drawings, schematics, and schedules using Revit, AutoCAD or other software.
  • Develop Heating and Cooling Load Calculations within Carrier HAP software.
  • Model airside ductwork, air terminals, and equipment.
  • Model waterside piping, pumps, terminal and main equipment.
  • Help prepare and modify studies, plans, reports, specifications, and project designs.
  • Assist project managers and design team with project coordination and facilitation between architects, contractors, other engineers, and other team members to determine project scope, feasibility, and equipment needs, and provide operating procedures and technical information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with a state licensure board is preferred.
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, or similar discipline, can substitute up to 1 year of work experience.
  • AutoCAD, Revit, Carrier HAP, and BlueBeam Revu experience is preferred.
  • Ability to participate in programs of professional licensure or continuing education would be beneficial.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Jason Mutzenberger joined CESO from Eden Prairie Schools in April 2026.
  • CESO launched Building Engineering service line for optimized building performance.
  • CESO expanded multi-disciplinary services including surveying and architecture nationwide.

What critics are saying

  • Aggressive expansion dilutes civil engineering expertise causing client attrition.
  • Stagnant $175.7M revenue lags benchmarks eroding margins versus AECOM.
  • Overreliance on 10 offices stretches management triggering quality lapses.

What makes CESO unique

  • CESO provides MEP engineering via Building Engineering led by Joe Hillebrenner.
  • CESO operates 10-15 offices nationwide with 350+ associates under Steve Olson.
  • CESO supports 230+ school districts with operational consulting expertise.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront

401K with a Company Match

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Reimbursement for Professional Licenses

Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events

Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Bonding and Recovery

Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment

Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth

Company News

Eden Prairie Local News
Nov 4th, 2023
EPS' business director to join school consultant company CESO

Jason Mutzenberger, executive director of business services for the past nine-plus years at Eden Prairie Schools (EPS), is leaving the district to join the Center for Effective School Operations (CESO), a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that provides operational support services to more than 230 school districts in the U.S. and Canada.

CESO
May 30th, 2023
My Website is a Mess… Where Do I Even Start?

Despite some challenges, both website launches went great and Ceso even won NSPRA awards and a Finalsite Double Diamond Award, but I definitely swore off ever doing a new website again after each launch.