Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC Lead (Hybrid)

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and EAP

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of HVAC systems for high-rise, commercial, healthcare, and data center projects. You will provide technical leadership, create construction drawings, perform load calculations, and coordinate with other disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering with mechanical emphasis, a PE license, and a minimum of 8 years of design experience; 2 years of project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with mechanical emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of design experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC design, codes, standards, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the design of HVAC systems for projects based on scope and client RFPs.
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning for mechanical systems across building types.
• Perform load calculations using Trace 700/3D, IES, and similar programs.
• Conduct existing building surveys and document HVAC systems.
• Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and provide construction administration services.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Lead project teams and serve as primary client contact.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Travel

HVAC design

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (mechanical emphasis)

Tools

Trace 700/3D

IES

Job description

Salas O’Brien in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of HVAC systems for high-rise, commercial, healthcare, and data center projects. You will provide technical leadership, create construction drawings, perform load calculations, and coordinate with other disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering with mechanical emphasis, a PE license, and a minimum of 8 years of design experience; 2 years of project