Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Plumbing Design Lead

J T; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

BKV Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of HVAC and plumbing design experience for leading-edge commercial projects. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to interface with clients during presentations and workshops.

Responsibilities include directing HVAC/plumbing calculations, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentoring staff while upholding firm design standards and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• Active PE license in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of HVAC and plumbing design experience on commercial projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Office Suite.
• Hands-on energy/load calculations using TRACE or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for commercial and mixed-use projects.
• Perform HVAC and plumbing calculations, models, drawings, and specs.
• Coordinate with architecture, structural, electrical, and PM teams.

Skills

PE license

HVAC design

Leadership

Client communication

Tools

Revit

Trane TRACE

Job description

BKV Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of HVAC and plumbing design experience for leading-edge commercial projects. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to interface with clients during presentations and workshops.

Responsibilities include directing HVAC/plumbing calculations, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentoring staff while upholding firm design standards and QA/QC processes.