Mechanical Engineer (Design Build)

LeoForce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing MEP Engineering team. You will work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality building systems that align with client goals, budgets, timelines, and codes.

The role covers schematic design through post-occupancy, with emphasis on design development, construction documents, and construction administration. PE licensure is required for the Engineer title.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• 4–8 years of related mechanical engineering experience.
• PE license required for Engineer title; Designer designation for non-PE candidates.
• Experience with building codes and sustainability requirements.
• Experience developing design documentation including BIM models, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis, mechanical system design, and system selection for building applications.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, sustainability, construction and outside consultant teams.
• Develop BIM models, drawings, and specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory documentation with local agencies.

Skills

Strong analytical

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

BIM models

Job description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Details

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related accredited engineering program required.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is a plus.
• 4–8 years of related mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required for the Engineer title; candidates without a P.E. may be considered for a Designer designation.
• Experience performing engineering analysis, mechanical system design, and system selection for building applications.
• Strong understanding of applicable building codes and project sustainability requirements.
• Experience developing design documentation, including BIM models, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience working through schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, and post-occupancy.
• Ability to coordinate permitting and regulatory documentation with multiple local agencies and jurisdictions.
• Strong ability to collaborate with architecture, engineering, sustainability, construction, and outside consultant teams.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions and performance objectives clearly while considering client goals, budget, schedule, constructability, and project performance.
• Experience conducting research on mechanical systems, products, building codes, and sustainable design practices.
• Experience with construction-phase activities, including submittal review, construction site observations, and commissioning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• LEED or other sustainable building certification is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

A bit about us:

Mechanical Engineer Opportunity with a Top Tier, Competitive Compensating Architecture, Engineering & Construction Firm!

Our client is a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for delivering innovative, high-quality projects through a collaborative and integrated approach.

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing MEP Engineering team. This position will work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality building systems that align with client goals, project budgets, schedules, sustainability objectives, and applicable building codes.

The Mechanical Engineer will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, and post-occupancy.

Why join us?

• Join a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and construction firm with a strong reputation for innovation and quality.
• Work on challenging projects alongside experienced mechanical engineers, architects, construction professionals, sustainability teams, and other consultants.
• Gain exposure to the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility and conceptual planning through final design, construction, commissioning, and post-occupancy.
• Perform mechanical engineering analysis, system design, and equipment/system selection for building applications.
• Play an active role in developing BIM models, construction drawings, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop integrated and constructible project solutions.
• Participate in construction administration, including submittal reviews, site observations, and commissioning activities.
• Research mechanical systems, products, building codes, and sustainable design practices to support project decisions.
• Opportunity to mentor and provide guidance to junior team members while continuing to develop your technical expertise.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, industry events, and internal training.
• Competitive salary range of approximately $85,000–$110,000 based on experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, PTO, and 401(k).
• Flexible work schedule designed to promote a strong work-life balance.