Senior Mechanical Engineer (Chicago)

Burns & McDonnell’s Chicago office is looking for an ambitious and talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Aviation & Federal team. The role involves leading HVAC and plumbing technical designs for various buildings and ensuring code compliance while mentoring less experienced team members.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of designers and engineers in the preparation of design drawings and specifications to meet project deadlines
• Perform technical HVAC and plumbing design such as performing load calculations, energy modeling, selecting equipment, pipe and duct routing, hydraulic modeling, existing condition assessments, and ensuring designs are code compliant
• Active involvement in construction administration including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and meeting participation with contractors and clients
• Coordinate with other disciplines (electrical, structural, civil, architectural, etc.) and mentor less experienced team members
• Develop design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities, and cost estimates in accordance with the latest industry standards
• Participate in QA/QC processes for project deliverables and submittals
• Provide internal and external clients with professional and responsive service
• Assist with other duties as assigned
• Lead mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders
• Apply expert knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of mechanical systems
• Leads field visits for survey and documentation of existing conditions, construction progress and performs inspections, measurements or calculations as needed
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the mechanical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years mechanical engineering experience required or
• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering Field and 6 years mechanical engineering experience required
• Expert knowledge of applicable building codes and design standards (e.g. ASHRAE 62.1 & 90.1)
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
• Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
• Ability to travel
• Professional Engineer (PE) License strongly preferred