Senior Mechanical Design Lead – Building Systems & HVAC

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock discount

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

Personalized Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases

Performance discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs in Chicago seeks a lead mechanical engineer to act as the technical authority on complex building design and renovation projects across sectors, guiding the engineering approach and ensuring design integrity.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver HVAC and central utility systems, provide strategic design direction, and advise clients to align outcomes with cost, schedule, and performance goals.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) registration with at least 15 years of progressive experience in building systems.
• Must have a proven track record of leading large, complex projects and managing technical teams within engineering consulting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead mechanical engineer and technical authority for complex building design and renovation projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver HVAC and central utility systems while providing strategic design direction and client advisory services.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC Design

Building Systems Design

Technical Leadership

Project Management

BIM

Quality Assurance

Client Relationship Management

Engineering Consulting

Sustainable Design

Code Compliance

Mentoring

Business Development

Technical Writing

System Selection

Design Review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE Registration

Job description

Jacobs in Chicago seeks a lead mechanical engineer to act as the technical authority on complex building design and renovation projects across sectors, guiding the engineering approach and ensuring design integrity.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver HVAC and central utility systems, provide strategic design direction, and advise clients to align outcomes with cost, schedule, and performance goals.