Mechanical Engineer

MKA International, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

MKA International, Inc. is seeking a mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer based in Chicago. This role involves forensic engineering related to mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. Responsibilities encompass fieldwork to document conditions, managing projects, and communicating with clients and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum of 10 years of experience, and be a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois. Compensation ranges from $100k to $170k with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering design or related fields.
• State of Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES.
• Experience in providing litigation support, including testimonies.

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions and damage to mechanical systems.
• Utilize building codes and technical knowledge for repair scope recommendations.
• Communicate with clients, code officials, and contractors.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Forensic engineering

Failure cause & origin analysis

Construction litigation

Mechanical systems

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

State of Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of mechanical equipment and building/process systems and their components for use in forensic engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired. Mechanical equipment and systems types include, but not limited to, HVAC systems, boilers, industrial gas systems, plumbing systems, machinery & process equipment, fire protection systems, etc.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to mechanical systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design, construction errors/omissions and product defects). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of mechanical systems and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with code officials and contractors and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum 10 Years Mechanical Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of mechanical systems.
• State of Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering concepts, principles and practices including HVAC, Boilers and fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Knowledge of estimating mechanical equipment designs and installations, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing litigation support including expert testimony at depositions and/or trial, mediation and arbitration proceedings, desirable.

Compensation: $100k – $170k

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.