Senior Mechanical Engineer, DBOM Lead

McKinstry Company; 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

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Transgender-inclusive benefits

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

McKinstry University

Job summary

McKinstry in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Associate Engineer - Mechanical to join our Engineering and Design division. You will contribute to data center projects and lead engineering teams through complex deliveries.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of design experience, a PE license, and hands-on proficiency with Revit and energy modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years mechanical engineering design experience on complex commercial projects.
• Active PE license; NCEES multi-state license preferred.
• Experience leading engineering efforts on multi-discipline projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, central plants, energy conservation, and mechanical design.
• Proficiency with Revit; CAD/BIM familiarity.
• Experience with energy modeling software (IES VE, HAP, Trane Trace, etc.).
• Familiarity with MATLAB, VBA, Python, InDesign is a plus.
• Onsite construction experience valued.
• LEED/WELL or sustainability accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to 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 schedule, scope, and budget.
• Monthly track project performance.
• Participate in all phases of project planning and execution.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals aligned with client needs and budgets.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers to support project success.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Leadership experience

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

NCEES Multi-State License

Tools

Revit

CAD/BIM tools

IES VE

Carrier HAP

Trane Trace

Elite CHVAC

MATLAB

VBA

Python

InDesign

Job description

McKinstry in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Associate Engineer - Mechanical to join our Engineering and Design division. You will contribute to data center projects and lead engineering teams through complex deliveries.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of design experience, a PE license, and hands-on proficiency with Revit and energy modeling tools.