Mechanical Project Engineer

Millies Engineering Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Remote work opportunities available

Company sponsored social events and te

Job summary

Millies Engineering Group seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer for our Munster IN/Grand Rapids Studios, with scope including mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design. The role emphasizes coordinating with architects and owners, performing field observations, and producing precise design documentation.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience across various project types, HVAC design proficiency, and the ability to work solo or in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering for all types of projects (schools, hospitals, commercial office facilities, retail, multi-family, etc.).
• Experience designing HVAC systems (hydronic, air distribution, building automation, etc.), performing cost estimates, specification writing, and construction administration.
• Ability to work individually or in a multi-discipline team.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Architects, Owners, and Building Operators to coordinate project schedules, budgets, and engineering requirements.
• Perform preliminary field observations to assess the condition of existing systems and document existing conditions for the development of new design work.
• Analyze architectural, structural, civil, and engineering plans to determine system scope options and recommendations, and develop design criteria for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Prepare project specifications.
• Review detailed engineering calculations supporting HVAC, plumbing and fire protection system designs including heating and cooling load calculations, static pressure calculations, and hydraulic head pressure calculations.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Organize project engineering data and maintain project records.
• Review engineering plans and specifications for engineering accuracy/thoroughness, company quality standards, conformance to scope of work and design criteria and for general coordination issues.
• Support construction administration activities by reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFI’s, conducting regular site observation visits, preparing field reports, and attending construction meetings.
• Prepare engineering reports and basis of design descriptions.
• Maintain a program of continual education and professional development, including education for improvement of general engineering knowledge, education leading to retention of Professional Engineering Licensure, education for sustainable organization certifications.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer ($115K +, income commiserate with Experience and Licensure)

Millies Engineering Group is seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced Mechanical Engineer interested in growing with our Munster IN or Grand Rapids Studios.

Duties

• Interface with Architects, Owners, and Building Operators to coordinate project schedules, budgets, and engineering requirements.
• Perform preliminary field observations to assess the condition of existing systems and document existing conditions for the development of new design work.
• Analyze architectural, structural, civil, and engineering plans to determine system scope options and recommendations, and develop design criteria for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Prepare project specifications.
• Review detailed engineering calculations supporting HVAC, plumbing and fire protection system designs including heating and cooling load calculations, static pressure calculations, and hydraulic head pressure calculations.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Organize project engineering data and maintain project records.
• Review engineering plans and specifications for engineering accuracy/thoroughness, company quality standards, conformance to scope of work and design criteria and for general coordination issues.
• Support construction administration activities by reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFI’s, conducting regular site observation visits, preparing field reports, and attending construction meetings.
• Prepare engineering reports and basis of design descriptions.
• Maintain a program of continual education and professional development, including education for improvement of general engineering knowledge, education leading to retention of Professional Engineering Licensure, education for sustainable organization certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering for all types of projects (schools, hospitals, commercial office facilities, retail, multi-family, etc.).
• Experience designing HVAC systems (hydronic, air distribution, building automation, etc.), performing cost estimates, specification writing, and construction administration.
• Ability to work individually or in a multi-discipline team
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• EIT or PE strongly preferred but not required
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Remote work opportunities available
• Company sponsored social events and team building activities
• Opportunities for advancement are available for motivated individuals

About Millies Engineering Group

Millies Engineering Group is an MEP/FP consulting engineering firm headquartered in Northwest Indiana, just on the Illinois/Indiana border, and less than an hour drive from downtown Chicago. The firm has served Architecture Firms and Facility Owners in the Midwest for the past 50 years, providing experienced, integrated, sustainable design solutions for the built environment. The firm has expanded its presence with offices near Chicago, Illinois and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Education, Healthcare and Municipal projects continue to be primary areas of expertise with significant additional experience in Commercial, Data Centers, Religious, Hospitality, Industrial and Recreational projects.

Engineering Services include MEP Design, LEED Design Services, Energy Modeling, Commissioning,

Feasibility Studies, Facility Assessments, Life Safety Surveys, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) and

Net Operating Income Improvements (NOII).