Senior Mechanical Engineer: Energy-Efficient HVAC Leader (Onsite Chicago)

Legence; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

CMTA in Chicago is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience to design energy-efficient HVAC systems for buildings across industries. You will collaborate with engineers, manage projects from conception to completion, and engage directly with clients onsite at our Chicago office.

This role requires a strong technical background, the ability to mentor staff, and experience leading design discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC systems in consulting engineering.
• EIT certification or PE license preferred.
• Strong experience with MEP design and HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience in project management and direct client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems for energy-efficient buildings.
• Manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Lead new project pursuits by providing input on RFPs/RFQs and participating in project interviews.
• Build and manage client relationships while communicating scope, progress and challenges.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Lead technical discussions and meet project objectives.
• Provide guidance to staff engineers on best practices for energy-efficient design.
• Review submittals for compliance with contract documents.
• Communicate scope, schedule, and budget to clients and teams.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques for project tasks.
• Research customer design proposals to determine feasibility, cost, and maintenance.

Skills

HVAC design

MEP design

Revit

Project management

Client interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

CMTA in Chicago is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience to design energy-efficient HVAC systems for buildings across industries. You will collaborate with engineers, manage projects from conception to completion, and engage directly with clients onsite at our Chicago office.

This role requires a strong technical background, the ability to mentor staff, and experience leading design discussions.