Mechanical Associate

Barry-Wehmiller • Oak Brook, IL

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About The Position

The Mechanical Associate supports the design and delivery of mechanical building and utility systems for industrial capital projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role develops coordinated solutions for custom manufacturing, advanced technology, and life sciences facilities, helping clients improve facility performance, reliability, and operational readiness. The position provides hands-on work in system analysis, sizing, design documentation, and project execution while building technical expertise.

Responsibilities include designing HVAC and utility systems, performing engineering analysis and calculations, selecting equipment, developing models and design documents, and preparing technical reports, narratives, drawings, and specifications. The role coordinates with clients and other engineering, architectural, process, and construction disciplines; supports project documentation reviews and multiple assignments; applies relevant codes and standards; and may participate in client-site assessments, installation, start-up, meetings, and training. Travel may be required for project activities and professional events.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least three years of mechanical facility design engineering experience, including system analysis, sizing, design, and technical report writing.
• Engineer-in-Training certification.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for mechanical design documentation.
• Ability to travel for project requirements, including client-site activities, installation and start-up support, meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, compressed gas, steam, condensate, or related utility systems for industrial facilities.
• Experience supporting advanced technology, semiconductor, life sciences, clean room, cold room, or warm room projects.
• Experience executing mechanical design work as part of multidisciplinary capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical facility systems, including HVAC, water, chilled water, wastewater, steam, hot water, compressed air, and plumbing systems.
• Perform mechanical system analysis, sizing, calculations, and equipment selection for custom industrial applications.
• Develop coordinated mechanical design documents and system models using Revit.
• Prepare technical reports, design narratives, drawings, and specifications to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, process, architectural, and construction team members on multidisciplinary projects.
• Coordinate mechanical design requirements with clients, project partners, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review project documentation and design information for consistency, accuracy, and constructability.
• Support multiple project assignments while meeting quality, schedule, and client requirements.
• Apply applicable codes, engineering standards, and Design Group practices to mechanical system designs.
• Support client-site activities, including field assessments, installation, start-up, meetings, and training, as required.
• Travel as needed for project requirements and activities such as meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level