Mechanical Lead Engineer: Design, Delivery, & Field Support

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering in Lombard, IL seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design across municipal infrastructure, water and wastewater, and building systems. You will independently advance projects from planning through construction, coordinating interfaces across disciplines and guiding engineers and designers.

The role emphasizes strong fundamentals, project leadership, and field support, including procurement, commissioning, and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible mechanical engineering experience.
• Ability to independently execute mechanical engineering design assignments.
• Experience leading mechanical scopes on multidisciplinary projects.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead mechanical design activities and scopes.
• Manage schedule, budget, and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate interfaces with other disciplines.
• Review calculations, specs, drawings, and equipment selections.
• Support field installations, startup, and commissioning.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Project leadership

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Valdes Architecture & Engineering in Lombard, IL seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design across municipal infrastructure, water and wastewater, and building systems. You will independently advance projects from planning through construction, coordinating interfaces across disciplines and guiding engineers and designers.

The role emphasizes strong fundamentals, project leadership, and field support, including procurement, commissioning, and client meetings.