Sr. Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Building Systems

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last eight years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us.

Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities.

You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer of HVAC / Building Systems to be based out of our Peoria or Normal, IL offices.

In this role, you will assume multi-project responsibilities for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and specialty piping system engineering and design for buildings including healthcare, commercial, industrial, and educational facilities.

This role is one that can be entrepreneurial and grow into more responsibility via mentoring from more experienced engineers and is supported by a great team of engineers and drafters.

It is client-facing and reports to a senior engineering manager, who will also provide mentoring and training opportunities to help you grow.

Job Activities :

• Prepare accurate HVAC, plumbing, controls, and specialty piping system construction drawings, including specifications.
• Perform construction administration, including submittal reviews and project revisions during construction.
• Prepare preliminary schematics through final designs for projects, including calculations, equipment selection, and layouts.
• Actively engage in and assume responsibility for code research and application.
• Interface with other disciplines, clients, and contractors, leading projects to successful completion
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coordination of the production staff.
• Assist in maintaining project design budgets and schedules while pursuing quality results.
• Perform quality control reviews of HVAC and plumbing design work done by others.
• Assist in business development activities, including writing fee proposals and conducting project scoping walks with potential clients.

Specific Requirements include :

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
• 10+ years of professional experience in HVAC and plumbing design for buildings.
• A Professional Engineering License (PE) is required.
• Prior management or mentoring of staff required.
• Design experience relative to medium / large commercial and institutional facilities
• Strong familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, or similar
• Strong and communicative team player in a multi-disciplinary environment, able to fully lead projects from start to finish.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to contribute to several projects simultaneously.

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is an award winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees located in nearly 30 offices nationwide.

We are ranked among the nation's top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands.

Our success is the direct result of our talented people, unwavering passion, and exceptional performance. Together, we collaborate with clients to define what matters most to them and strive to move them forward with proven solutions.

We do this by focusing on our mission that centers on championing our clients' successes, advancing our communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eight consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engages in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie.

Those results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification.

The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include :

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness / Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees.

Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the culture and success of the Company.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion :

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company.

It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together.

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Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M / F Disabled and Veteran EEO / AA employer.