Mission-Critical HVAC Design Engineer

SmithGroup; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

8 paid federal holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Job summary

SmithGroup in Chicago is seeking a Mission Critical Mechanical Designer to design HVAC systems for data centers and other critical facilities. You will develop design concepts, BIM/Revit models, and construction documents across project phases, collaborating with architects and engineers.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience, an EIT certification, Revit/IES proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis.
• 2–5 years of experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and specialty systems for data centers or mission critical facilities.
• Experience designing air- and water-cooled rack cooling systems, chiller plants, and performing HVAC load analyses.
• EIT certification and eligibility to pursue licensure; LEED credentials are a plus.
• Proficiency with Revit, IES, Microsoft Excel, and MS Office; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and document HVAC systems and controls for data centers and other mission critical facilities.
• Perform engineering analyses including heating and cooling load calculations, CFD modeling, and assessments.
• Develop design concepts, BIM/Revit models, reports and construction documents.
• Prepare project narratives, reports, and presentations communicating solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and consultants to integrate mechanical systems.
• Support construction administration: review submittals, RFIs, site observations, record drawings.
• Coordinate tasks with senior engineers and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Revit

CFD modeling

HVAC load calculations

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis

Tools

IES

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SmithGroup in Chicago is seeking a Mission Critical Mechanical Designer to design HVAC systems for data centers and other critical facilities. You will develop design concepts, BIM/Revit models, and construction documents across project phases, collaborating with architects and engineers.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience, an EIT certification, Revit/IES proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills.