About JBW Consulting Engineers
JBW Consulting Engineers is a multidiscipline firm providing expert engineering and design services across the United States and Canada. Since establishing operations in Minnesota, JBW has grown to include offices in Montana and Wyoming, serving clients in the industrial, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
Our expertise spans mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering, with a strong focus on industries such as mining, wood products, grain, nuclear waste, and oil and gas. We specialize in industrial ventilation, piping and pumping systems, material handling, processing, and storage, industrial controls and automation, while also providing cutting-edge Industrial BIM solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, client-focused work while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.
As our next team member, you will have an entrepreneurial attitude and be excited to come to work every day to help build our firm. You must fit our culture of service through empathy with facility managers and engineers; this requires excellent communication skills and the ability to provide quality, timely work.
Our goal as a company is to do projects we enjoy and can do well, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
JBW's Specialties
JBW Consulting Engineers offers the following Services:
- Mechanical & Process — Full design and engineering services to create the most sustainable equipment and processes.
- Structural — Full design and engineering services to create stable structures that will last generations.
- Civil — Full design and engineering services to support civil projects for clients in the public and private sectors.
- Electrical — Full design and engineering services for the energy sector, including oil and gas, coal, nuclear, power generation, solar, and wind.
- Facility, Process, and Equipment Evaluation — JBW has team members with extensive knowledge and specialties in combustible dust hazards who can analyze the hazards present in your facility.
Position Location: Hybrid/On-Site | Duluth-Twin Ports or Minneapolis, MN
The ideal candidate for this role will live in the Duluth-Twin Ports or Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area. Any location near one of our other JBW offices located in Bozeman, MT, or Gillette, WY will also be considered. Must reside in the United States. JBW participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The Mechanical Engineer II/III works with a variety of industrial clients to provide mechanical engineering services, including drawings, calculations, engineering analysis, equipment selection, and quality assurance and control. The position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with responsibilities spanning technical project execution, field verification, client communication, and support or oversight of entry-level engineers and designers. The level of responsibility will reflect the successful candidate’s experience, technical capability, and demonstrated ability to manage projects and client relationships.
Responsibilities
Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations
- Adhere to the core values of Relationships, Communication, Solutions, Technical Proficiency, Quality, and Responsiveness as defined by JBW.
- Bring an entrepreneurial, solutions based attitude and be willing to take on a variety of tasks as project needs evolve.
- Provide Mechanical Engineering duties related to industrial facilities. These duties vary by project and current workload.
- Must be willing to work in daily collaboration with other JBW team members and a variety of industrial clients.
- Perform site visits safely that range from 1-5 days, sometimes requiring travel (all expenses included). Travel is expected to be less than 10% annually but can vary in the short term based on project needs.
- Perform field verifications and identify and organize gathered field information.
- Have a working knowledge of CAD software including but not limited to Revit, AutoCAD 3D, Plant 3D, and Inventor.
- Complete and/or review drawings, calculations, equipment selection, and analysis accurately while following JBW’s quality control methods.
- Assist with project reporting requirements and documentation.
- Provide oversight and guidance to entry level engineers and designers on project work.
- Build new and maintain existing relationships with clients, vendors, and external resources.
- Other job duties as needed.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu.
- Experience working in industrial settings such as refineries, mines, power plants, industrial manufacturing, etc.
- Previous experience with the creation of process flow diagrams, equipment general arrangement drawings and piping/ductwork/HVAC plan drawings
- Experience developing engineering drawing packages and specifications for contractor implementation.
- Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, engineering practices, QA/QC procedures, performance standards, and specifications.
- Ability to perform engineering calculations, technical analyses, and evaluations of mechanical systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Excellent leadership, writing, and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
- Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and proposals to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
- Minimum of five years of progressive mechanical engineering design experience.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
- Ability to establish and maintain client relationships and effectively manage client expectations.
Preferred Skills/Abilities
- Experience designing material handling systems.
- Experience with HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for commercial and/or industrial facilities.
- Experience sizing and designing dust collection systems and associated ductwork.
- Experience designing boiler and/or chiller systems for commercial and/or industrial facilities.
- Previous experience working for a consulting engineering firm, preferably serving industrial clients.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program.e
- Engineer II 5-10 years of relevant experience.
- Engineer III 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Salary and position dependent on skills and experience.
Benefits at JBW
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Schedule
- Professional Development Assistance
- Referral Program
- Retirement Plan
- Wellness Program
Pay: $85,000 – $140,000 per year
No unsolicited agency or third-party recruiter submissions will be accepted.
Application
Join our team at JBW Consulting Engineers and be part of a dynamic environment where innovation and expertise drive success. We’re always looking for talented professionals who are passionate about engineering excellence. Fill out our application form and apply today to take the next step in your career with JBW!