Senior Mechanical Engineer

Henneman Engineering, Inc; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Vacation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Champaign, Illinois is seeking a Mechanical Engineer. You will perform project development, coordinate with clients, and manage design work related to mechanical, plumbing, and process systems. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 5-10 years of experience in a design and consulting firm, preferably with knowledge of AutoCAD and HVAC design. Competitive compensation with full benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer in a MEP design and consulting firm.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and HVAC design is highly preferred.
• Being licensed as a Professional Engineer is highly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform project development as a mechanical engineer including client coordination and project management.
• Conduct existing conditions surveys and prepare design documents.
• Develop engineering solutions, designs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve complex problems.
• Provide field engineering and construction services.

Skills

Mechanical design

Client coordination

Process design

Knowledge of codes and standards

AutoCAD

Revit

HVAC design

Education

4-year mechanical engineering bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

• Champaign, Illinois; Waukesha or Madison, Wisconsin

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform work as a mechanical engineer in all aspects of project development, including client coordination, pre-design services, final design services, meetings, site visits, and project management.
• Conduct existing conditions surveys and prepare PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, sections, elevations, and details as appropriate to document relevant conditions.
• Conceptualize the initial process, mechanical, and plumbing design approach for projects, having overall responsibility for the engineering and/or design work related to process, mechanical and plumbing systems, and code requirements.
• Coordinate, design, and schedule with other disciplines, such as architectural, structural, electrical, and controls to resolve a variety of complex problems (i.e., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
• Organize and prepare process, 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.
• Have knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to mechanical, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Participate in contract bidding process, prepare and issue responses to contractor requests for information, and prepare and issue bulletin and change order documentation.
• Provide field engineering and construction services, such as shop drawing review and on-site observation.

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Areas of Focus:

• Chilled Water, Refrigeration, & Ammonia Systems
• Compressed Air Systems
• Boiler & Steam / Hot Water Distribution Systems
• Heating, Ventilation, & Air-Conditioning Systems
• Water / Wastewater Systems
• Process Design, PFD, P&ID
• Equipment Specification, Evaluation, & Selection
• Utility Piping / Equipment Connections
• Power Generation / Cogeneration
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis & Energy Modeling

Education:

4-year mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree required. Being licensed as a Professional Engineer is highly preferred, but not required.

Experience:

5-10+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer in a MEP design and consulting firm. Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and HVAC design is highly preferred.

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package, including holiday, vacation, health insurance, disability, and life insurance, 401K.