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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salas O'Brien
Chicago, IL
Full-time

Job Summary :

The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. The position responsibilities primarily are focused on the design of mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects.

This will require providing technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts.

Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues to develop effective working relationships.

The project clientele includes K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, Health Care, Science and Technology, municipal and institutional Facilities. In this role, you will :

  • Develop HVAC system designs of a given project based on scope of work and / or client RFPs
  • Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of building types
  • Perform Load / Energy calculations with software such as Trace / 3D, IES and similar programs
  • Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems
  • Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
  • Write / edit project specifications
  • Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
  • Complete code compliance research
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines
  • Provide construction administration services
  • Perform QA / QC of design work
  • Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers
  • Lead project teams and serve as the primary contact for clients
  • Assist in the procurement of new work; including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews

You will be a great fit if :

  • You have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • You possess Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • You have a minimum of 8 years of design experience
  • You have a minimum of 2 years of project management experience (preferred)
  • You have knowledge in the design of HVAC systems
  • You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines

Skills / abilities :

  • Excellent work ethic and attitude
  • Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
  • Ability to lead a team and work as a team
  • Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS Office
  • Ability to travel

Location : Chicago, IL Travel : Yes

30+ days ago
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