Mechanical Engineer

Engtal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing 12%

401(k) match 3%

Healthcare (approx. 95% employer-paid)

Student loan repayment assistance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Engtal in the Greater Chicago area is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its design-build team on HVAC projects. This hands-on role covers design through construction, across healthcare, education, manufacturing, laboratories, high-rise, and commercial environments.

You will design HVAC systems, perform load calculations, develop drawings, and coordinate with project managers and field teams. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering is preferred; Revit and AutoCAD are a plus; EIT or PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Background in MEP consulting, mechanical contracting, or design-build environments preferred.
• Understanding of HVAC equipment, load calculations, and building systems.
• Revit and/or AutoCAD experience preferred.
• EIT or PE licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical building systems for design-build projects.
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, sizing, and system layouts.
• Develop and review mechanical drawings and construction documents.
• Coordinate designs with project managers, field teams, architects, engineers, and other disciplines.
• Support projects throughout design and construction.
• Assist with equipment specifications and technical documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and site visits as required.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

HVAC design

MEP coordination

Load calculations

Revit/AutoCAD

Project collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Greater Chicago Area | On-Site | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are working with a well-established and growing mechanical contractor in the Greater Chicago area looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to its engineering team.

This is a hands-on design-build HVAC engineering position offering exposure to projects from initial design and calculations through construction and completion. The firm works across a diverse project portfolio including healthcare, education, manufacturing, laboratories, high-rise, commercial, and other complex building environments.

This is a strong opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being close to the construction process and wants to work in an environment where engineering, estimating, project management, and field teams collaborate closely.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical building systems for design-build projects
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, sizing, and system layouts
• Develop and review mechanical drawings and construction documents
• Coordinate designs with project managers, field teams, architects, engineers, and other disciplines
• Support projects throughout design and construction
• Assist with equipment specifications and technical documentation
• Participate in project meetings and site visits as required
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
• Background within MEP consulting, mechanical contracting, or design-build environments preferred
• Understanding of HVAC equipment, system selection, load calculations, and building systems
• Revit and/or AutoCAD experience preferred
• EIT or PE licensure is a plus
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills

$90,000–$140,000 base salary, depending on experience, technical background, and licensure.

The company also offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• 12% profit sharing
• 3% 401(k) match plus additional retirement contributions
• Approximately 95% employer-paid healthcare
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Dependent investment contributions
• Significant compensation growth potential based on experience and licensure