Mechanical Engineer (Design Build)

Jobot; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Design Build) for a fully integrated AEC firm in the United States. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $110,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits and a flexible schedule.

The engineer will work with senior engineers on MEP projects, contributing to BIM models, drawings, and specifications across the project lifecycle from schematic design to post-occupancy. A PE license is preferred for the engineering title.

Qualifications

• 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; Designer designation possible without PE.

Responsibilities

• Involved throughout the full project lifecycle including schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, and post-occupancy.
• Develop BIM models, construction drawings, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with architecture, engineering, sustainability, construction and outside consultants.
• Perform mechanical engineering analysis, system design, and equipment selection for building applications.
• Support regulatory documentation, permitting, and commissioning activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Jobot Job is hosted by: Asante Kamtema.

Mechanical Engineer (Design Build) for a Fully Integrated AEC Firm!

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

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.

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.

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