We currently have an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in IL. The ME Team serves public sector clients with planning, design, and construction services for architectural (building systems) and municipal infrastructure projects (water & wastewater). Projects include the design of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection & security systems for public facilities including residence halls, offices, police & fire stations, and water & wastewater treatment plants.

Primary Responsibilities

• Executes planning and design tasks including computations, analysis and modeling for facility rehabilitations and water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Applies engineering principals, applicable standards (ASHRAE, NFP, Etc.) and building and industrial codes to develop and evaluate solutions.
• Performs assessment and specification of mechanical equipment for public facilities, utilities and industrial applications.
• Oversees or creates drawings, plan sheets and models following the company’s design standards and utilizing the designated CAD or modeling software.
• Assists with the preparation of technical reports, plans, specifications, and supporting documents.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff and assists with their development through project task assignments and regular feedback.
• Performs QA/QC at various project/submittal stages.
• Active participation in the ME community of practice.

Position Requirements

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (M emphasis) from an ABET accredited institution, EITor PE is desired.
• 5+ years of experience with assessment, design and layout of building mechanical and control systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection)
• Experience with interpreting and developing complex architectural drawings and 3D models and performing calculations to support design decisions.
• Experience with MS Office, Revit, Trane Load/Trace or Carrier/Hap are required, or similar modeling tools are required.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other staff across offices and other disciplines to complete projects on-time and within budget.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to draft reports and present ideas in a logical, grammatically correct manner.
• A valid driver’s license to visit project sites and attend meetings is required.