Mechanical Engineer - Building Systems

CLARK DIETZ INC•Champaign, IL

2d•$101,088 - $110,240•Hybrid

About The Position

Mechanical Engineer – Building Systems Location: Champaign, IL At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Champaign, IL. The ME Team serves public sector clients with planning, design, and construction services for architectural (building systems) and municipal infrastructure projects (water & wastewater). Projects include the design of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection & security systems for public facilities including residence halls, offices, police & fire stations, and water & wastewater treatment plants.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (M emphasis). IL PE is required.
8+ years of experience with assessment, design and layout of building mechanical and control systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection)
Experience with interpreting and developing complex architectural drawings and 3D models and performing calculations to support design decisions.
Experience with MS Office, Revit, Trane Load/Trace or Carrier/Hap are required, or similar modeling tools are required.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with other staff across offices and other disciplines to complete projects on time and within budget.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to draft reports and present ideas in a logical, grammatically correct manner.
A valid driver’s license to visit project sites and attend meetings is required.

Responsibilities

Executes planning and design tasks including computations, analysis and modeling for facility rehabilitations and water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
Applies engineering principles, applicable standards (ASHRAE, NFP, Etc.) and building and industrial codes to develop and evaluate solutions.
Performs assessment and specification of mechanical equipment for public facilities, utilities and industrial applications.
Oversees or creates drawings, plan sheets and models following the company’s design standards and utilizing the designated CAD or modeling software.
Assists with the preparation of technical reports, plans, specifications, and supporting documents.
Provides guidance to less experienced staff and assists with their development through project task assignments and regular feedback.
Performs QA/QC at various project/submittal stages.