PE‑Licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer — HVAC/Plumbing (Hybrid)

Andvaris Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Andvaris Inc in Chicago is seeking a PE-licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer with HVAC and plumbing expertise to lead complex building projects. The role combines project leadership, client engagement, and technical excellence in a hybrid Chicago setting.

Candidates will design, model, and coordinate systems in Revit, review technical deliverables, mentor staff, and collaborate with architects and other engineers. Relocation to Chicago is welcome; start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license — mandatory.
• 8–15 years of mechanical engineering and building systems design experience.
• Strong expertise in HVAC and plumbing design.
• Proficiency in Revit — mandatory.
• Experience delivering projects from design and documentation through construction administration.
• Experience with Trane TRACE or comparable HVAC load calculation software.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, engineering standards, and life‑safety requirements.
• Demonstrated multidisciplinary coordination and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentor engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC and plumbing engineering design for commercial, multifamily, civic, government, and other complex building projects.
• Oversee mechanical system selection, HVAC load calculations, engineering analysis, and basis‑of‑design development.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate mechanical engineering models and construction documentation using Revit.
• Develop project work plans and manage technical deliverables to support successful project execution.
• Coordinate mechanical/plumbing systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Represent the Mechanical Engineering discipline in client meetings, project discussions, and technical presentations.
• Provide construction administration support, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and design clarifications.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Mentor engineers and designers while promoting engineering best practices and professional development.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to improve design standards, technical quality, and project delivery.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

PE license

Project leadership

Client liaison

Coordination

Code knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Revit

Trane TRACE

Job description

Andvaris Inc in Chicago is seeking a PE-licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer with HVAC and plumbing expertise to lead complex building projects. The role combines project leadership, client engagement, and technical excellence in a hybrid Chicago setting.

Candidates will design, model, and coordinate systems in Revit, review technical deliverables, mentor staff, and collaborate with architects and other engineers. Relocation to Chicago is welcome; start ASAP.