Mechanical Engineer

Madsen Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Madsen Associates is seeking a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer for forensic engineering across residential, commercial, industrial facilities and marine structures. You will analyze failures in mechanical equipment and building systems and author technical reports.

Responsibilities include fieldwork to document conditions, using codes to define repair scopes and perform cause/origin analyses, evaluating drawings, communicating with clients and code officials,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Minimum 10 years mechanical engineering experience in design or related area.
• State of Illinois PE licensure through NCEES; multi-state registrations a plus.
• Knowledge of ICC and national building/construction codes; HVAC, boilers, and fire protection.
• Field experience and ability to provide litigation support including expert testimony.

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions and damage to mechanical systems from natural or human-induced events.
• Use codes and mechanical knowledge to establish repair scope and perform cause/origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, code officials and contractors; prepare detailed reports.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Travel as needed on short notice.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Litigation support

Strong written and oral communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

State of Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

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.