Senior Mechanical Engineer

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits + 401(k)

Job summary

Henneman Engineering in Champaign, Illinois is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the ITG division. The role blends process and mechanical design with plumbing systems, client coordination, and project ownership within an MEP environment.

Expect site work, close collaboration with architects, structures, controls, and field engineering on local projects. The candidate will manage design from surveys through construction documents, with travel primarily local and minimal overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (4-year program).
• 5-10+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering role within an MEP design and consulting firm.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients and internal teams.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally/regionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering work across project development, including client coordination and site visits.
• Create pre-design and final design documents, including PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, sections, and details.
• Conceptualize process, mechanical, and plumbing designs while meeting code requirements.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical, and controls disciplines for complex problems.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Develop solutions, BOMs, and project schedules; apply applicable codes.
• Support bidding, RFI responses, bulletins, and change orders.
• Provide field engineering and on-site observations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Client coordination

Travel willingness

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HVAC design

Job description

Location: Champaign, Illinois

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Industrial Technology Group (ITG), a division of Henneman Engineering, provides comprehensive engineering solutions and consulting services for industrial clients across manufacturing, food and beverage, chemical processing, wastewater treatment, power generation, renewable fuels, and other process-driven environments. The ITG team supports clients through project management, process design, mechanical, electrical, chemical, controls, instrumentation, integration, and reliability engineering services.

POSITION OVERVIEW

ITG is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Champaign, Illinois office. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a mix of process and mechanical design, plumbing systems, client coordination, technical documentation, and project ownership within an MEP design and consulting environment.

Engineers in this role support the full project lifecycle, from existing conditions surveys and conceptual design through construction documents, bidding support, and field engineering. The role is onsite in Champaign with primarily local client travel and minimal overnight travel.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Own project work across the full lifecycle, from conceptual design through construction documents, bidding, and field support.
• Work across a wide range of mechanical, process, and plumbing systems rather than a single facility or system type.
• Join a mechanical engineering team with access to a larger multidisciplinary engineering firm.
• Collaborate closely with architectural, structural, electrical, and controls professionals on complex projects.
• Support local and regional clients with limited overnight travel and a strong work-life balance.

KEY 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, with overall responsibility for 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 complex problems including conflicting design requirements and difficult coordination needs.
• Organize and prepare process, mechanical, and plumbing construction drawings, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Develop engineering solutions and designs, cost estimates, bills of materials, and schedules for projects.
• Apply knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to mechanical, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Participate in the 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.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

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
• Process Design, PFD, P&ID
• Equipment Specification, Evaluation, & Selection
• Utility Piping / Equipment Connections
• Power Generation / Cogeneration
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis & Energy Modeling

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (4-year program).
• 5-10+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer in a MEP design and consulting firm.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients and internal engineering teams.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites as needed, primarily local and regional travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain professional licensure.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and HVAC design.
• Project management experience, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary range: $80,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• Benefits package includes paid holidays, vacation, health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and 401(k) program.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary range: $80,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• Benefits package includes paid holidays, vacation, health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and 401(k) program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL

This position is based onsite at the Champaign, Illinois office. Engineers may travel to client facilities for meetings, site visits, and project support. Travel is primarily local or regional, with minimal overnight travel expected.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Henneman Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment.