Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water & Wastewater Systems

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seeks a qualified mechanical engineer for supervisory and professional engineering work related to the design, construction, maintenance and operation of mechanical equipment in wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.

A Professional Engineer license in Illinois is required, with four years of post‑degree mechanical engineering experience and a four‑year degree in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois is required.
• Minimum: Graduation from a four‑year accredited college or university majoring in mechanical engineering and four years of full‑time, post‑degree mechanical engineering experience.
• Substitution: Full‑time graduate study in mechanical engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis to a maximum of two years.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory and professional mechanical engineering work in connection with the mechanical design, construction, maintenance and operation of mechanical equipment in wastewater treatment plants or pumping stations.

Education

Professional Engineer license (IL)

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seeks a qualified mechanical engineer for supervisory and professional engineering work related to the design, construction, maintenance and operation of mechanical equipment in wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.

A Professional Engineer license in Illinois is required, with four years of post‑degree mechanical engineering experience and a four‑year degree in mechanical engineering.