Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Center & High-Performance Buildings

McKinstry Essention; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and/or

Job summary

McKinstry Essention, LLC is hiring a Senior Associate Engineer - Mechanical in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on high-performance building design, DBOM processes, and energy-efficient systems.

You will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams, deliver data center projects, and drive innovative design solutions that optimize performance and operating costs. The ideal candidate has a PE license, 10+ years of mechanical design experience on complex projects, and strong skills with HVAC systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering design experience on complex commercial buildings or energy projects.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license; NCEES multi-state licensure preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering efforts on complex multi-discipline projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, central plants, energy conservation measures, and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to successful delivery of data center projects and client engagements.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver best-in-class designs.
• Lead engineering teams through projects meeting scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monthly track project performance and progress.
• Participate in all phases of project planning and execution for seamless delivery.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals aligning scopes with client needs and budgets.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships to support project success.

Skills

HVAC design

Engineering leadership

Project management

Multi-discipline design

Energy modeling

MATLAB/Python/VBA

Onsite construction experience

Sustainability knowledge

Data center projects

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

CAD/BIM platforms

MATLAB

Python

InDesign

Job description

McKinstry Essention, LLC is hiring a Senior Associate Engineer - Mechanical in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on high-performance building design, DBOM processes, and energy-efficient systems.

You will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams, deliver data center projects, and drive innovative design solutions that optimize performance and operating costs. The ideal candidate has a PE license, 10+ years of mechanical design experience on complex projects, and strong skills with HVAC systems,