Mechanical Design Engineer — HVAC, Piping & Fire Systems

MEP STAFF; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP STAFF is seeking Mechanical Designers, Engineers and Project Managers for opportunities around Chicago and nationally. Roles involve designing HVAC, Plumbing, Piping and Fire Protection systems on commercial and industrial projects, with fields spanning healthcare, government, education and retail sectors.

Responsibilities include field condition examination, load calculations, equipment layout, specifications, and regular collaboration with architects, owners and building managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• Experience in HVAC, Plumbing, Piping and/or Fire Protection design for commercial/industrial projects.
• Experience with healthcare, mission critical, science/technology, education, government/federal, retail/hospitality or mixed-use projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Examine field conditions to support project development and completion.
• Design mechanical systems including heating and cooling load calculations per QA/QC process.
• Select and layout mechanical equipment such as pumps, chillers, fans and boilers.
• Develop project specifications.
• Attend meetings with architects, owners and building managers to discuss current and future projects.

Skills

Field condition examination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Navisworks

Trace

Bluebeam

Job description

MEP STAFF is seeking Mechanical Designers, Engineers and Project Managers for opportunities around Chicago and nationally. Roles involve designing HVAC, Plumbing, Piping and Fire Protection systems on commercial and industrial projects, with fields spanning healthcare, government, education and retail sectors.

Responsibilities include field condition examination, load calculations, equipment layout, specifications, and regular collaboration with architects, owners and building managers.