Mechanical Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL

SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialistsdevelop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?

The Chicagooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aMechanical Engineerto join our team. SmithGroup is a four-time award recipient of Chicago's Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune!

Working with us, you will:

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls.
• Perform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
• Review submittals, RFIs and contractor proposed change orders, and conduct site observations.
• Coordinate the work of mechanical designers and junior staff assigned to the project.
• Assist with construction site visits as required for observation, answering contractor questions, or representing the owner in preparing punch lists.
• Create and develop planning and design concepts for projects.
• Prepare presentation drawings and otherwise assists in presentations both internally and externally.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of related technical design and consulting engineering experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and special systems for new and renovated healthcare, research lab, higher education and other critical building types.
• LEED AP preferred, Engineer-in-Training certification required. Eligible to take Part II of the licensing exam.
• Proficiency with Revit, Trane TRACE 700 and the Microsoft Office Suite.

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and wellbeing resources. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid options that give our team flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. We also offer paid time off that is immediately available to new hires, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.