Mechanical Engineer (HVAC)

Rwedesignbuild; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Long-term/short-term disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

RWE Design Build is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC systems for healthcare facilities in an integrated design-build setting. This role focuses on HVAC system design with opportunities for site visits and hands-on Revit modeling.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license, 7+ years of HVAC-focused mechanical engineering experience, and a background in commercial healthcare building projects. This is a full-time on-site opportunity in Downers Grove, IL.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience with HVAC focus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• Experience with commercial buildings; healthcare preferred.
• Plumbing experience a plus.
• PE license required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards.
• HVAC load calculations, energy modeling, and equipment sizing.
• Tech submittal and bid review processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• LEED AP certification and experience obtaining LEED for industrial buildings.
• Extensive experience with large-scale water-cooled chillers preferred.
• ICC Suite of Codes and ASHRAE Handbooks/Standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer full HVAC systems for healthcare facilities.
• Perform site visits to assess existing MEP/HVAC systems.
• Develop HVAC layouts, zoning diagrams, and system plans.
• Conduct mechanical code research and ensure compliance.
• Produce 3D HVAC and piping models in Revit.

Skills

HVAC design

Site visits

Mechanical engineering

Revit

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Downers Grove, United States | Posted on 08/24/2026

RWE Design Build is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our growing portfolio of projects in the veterinary, dental, and medical sectors. This role focuses primarily on HVAC system design within an integrated design-build environment.

What You’ll Do:

Design and engineer full HVAC systems for healthcare facilities

Perform site visits to assess existing MEP/HVAC systems

Develop HVAC layouts, zoning diagrams, and system plans

Conduct mechanical code research and ensure compliance

Produce 3D HVAC and piping models in Revit

Requirements

7+ years of mechanical engineering experience (HVAC-focused)

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Experience with commercial buildings (healthcare preferred)

Plumbing experience a plus, but not required

PE license isrequired

Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Basic knowledge of the following areas:

NFPA standards

Computer generated HVAC Heatloads, energy modeling and HVAC equipment sizing

Technical Submittal reviewing process Bid reviewing process

Microsoft Office Suite

LEED AP certified professional experienced in obtaining LEED’s certification for industrial buildings.

Extensive experience with large-scale water-cooled chillers is preferred.

International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes

ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards

• 401k with company match
• Long-term/short-term disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays

RWE Design Build is not accepting submissions from outside recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RWE Design Build or its employees will be considered the property of RWE Design Build, and no placement fees will be paid.