Senior Mechanical Engineer

Henneman Engineering Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Workplace flexibility

Tuition reimbursement

Company lunches and events

Job summary

Henneman Engineering Inc. is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Champaign, Illinois. The role involves mechanical design for projects primarily in healthcare, municipal, and education sectors.

Responsibilities include project management, mechanical and plumbing design, and client coordination. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical Engineering degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably with AutoCAD and HVAC design skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a design and consulting firm.
• Professional Engineer license in Illinois is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as a senior mechanical engineer in all aspects of project development.
• Conceptualize initial mechanical and plumbing design approach for projects.
• Organize and prepare construction drawings and contract documents.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

AutoCAD

HVAC design

Revit

Education

4-Year Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Henneman Engineering is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Champaign, Illinois office. The role involves mechanical design of cutting‑edge projects in the healthcare, municipal, and higher education industries in Illinois and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as a senior mechanical engineer in all aspects of project development, including client coordination, pre‑design services, final design services, meetings, site visits, RFIs, change orders, and overall project management.
• Conceptualize the initial process, mechanical, and plumbing design approach for projects, with overall responsibility for engineering and/or design work related to process, mechanical and plumbing systems, and code requirements.
• Conduct existing condition surveys and prepare PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, sections, elevations, and details to document relevant conditions.
• Organize, prepare, and review mechanical and plumbing construction drawings (PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, sections, elevations, and details as appropriate), technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Develop engineering solutions and designs, cost estimates, bill of materials, and schedules for projects.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to mechanical, piping, and plumbing systems.

Areas Of Focus

• Chilled Water, Refrigeration, & Ammonia Systems
• Compressed Air Systems
• Plumbing & Fire Protection
• Boiler & Steam / Hot Water Distribution Systems
• Heating, Ventilation, & Air‑Conditioning Systems
• Water / Wastewater Systems
• Equipment Specification, Evaluation, & Selection
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis & Energy Modeling

Qualifications

• 4‑Year Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the United States. Professional Engineer license in Illinois is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a design and consulting firm. Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and HVAC design is highly preferred.

Perks

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefit package: PTO; health/dental/vision insurance; short‑ & long‑term disability; life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Workplace flexibility
• Educational tuition reimbursement policy
• Opportunity for growth within the company and as an engineer
• Relaxed, engaged culture with company lunches and events

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

Henneman Engineering is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Location: Champaign, IL (in‑office)

Schedule

• 8‑hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Language

• English (Required)