Mechanical Engineer

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 the #1 MEP Engineering and Construction Recruitment Firm in the United States.

We are working with several Architects and MEP Consulting Firms in/around Chicago and across the country seeking Mechanical Designers, Engineers and Project Managers.

We have openings for candidates with various levels of experience designing HVAC, Plumbing, Piping and/or Fire Protection systems on commercial and industrial projects.

Typical projects include healthcare, mission critical, science / technology, educational, government / federal, retail / hospitality and commercial / mixed-use residential.

What you will do:

• Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of projects
• Design mechanical systems including calculations of heating and cooling loads while adhering to the firm’s QA/QC process
• Select and layout mechanical equipment such as pumps, chiller, fans and boilers
• Develop project specifications
• Attend meetings with architects, owners and building managers to discuss future and or current projects

Key skills and abilities needed for the positions are:

• Skill in the use of AutoCAD, REVIT, Navisworks, Trace and Bluebeam;
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.

Education and experience requirements are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering;