Mechanical Engineer-2607220JC02

Ardmore Roderick•Chicago, IL

33d•$89,960 - $120,016•Onsite

About The Position

Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. Our Vision is Reimagining infrastructure to improve lives and communities. Our Mission is Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions. Our Values are We Care: especially about excellence, impact, innovation, inclusion and safety. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with HVAC experience to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Mechanical Engineer, you join a team of buildings solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs. This role is intended for engineers with 1 to 5 years of experience who are looking to continue developing their technical design skills while working closely with senior engineers and project managers. This opportunity will be located in our Chicago, IL office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
1 to 5 years of experience in HVAC systems design
Experience with application of building codes and standards
Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD for mechanical design
Familiarity with engineering calculations and HVAC load calculation software such as Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, IES, or similar tools
Ability to coordinate across disciplines and communicate technical information clearly
Strong organizational skills with the ability to support multiple projects and deadlines

Nice To Haves

EIT certification preferred, or active path toward EIT certification and eventual PE licensure
Experience with City of Chicago Department of Buildings permit documents and local Illinois authorities having jurisdiction
Experience with plumbing design beyond basic coordination, including pipe sizing, fixture calculations, water heating, storm drainage, and gas systems
Fire suppression design or coordination experience, including sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, and applicable NFPA standards
Experience with COMcheck or other energy code compliance documentation
Experience with mission critical, public sector, higher education, industrial, commercial, residential, or infrastructure-related building projects
Field experience with existing condition surveys, installation reviews, troubleshooting, commissioning, or punch list activities

Responsibilities

Support HVAC design from concept through construction documents under the direction of senior engineers and project managers
Develop HVAC drawings, schedules, details, and BIM models using Revit and AutoCAD
Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selections, ductwork sizing, hydronic piping sizing, ventilation calculations, and energy code support
Assist with plumbing design, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, and basic equipment coordination
Coordinate HVAC with architectural, structural, civil, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression disciplines
Review design work for compliance with applicable building codes and industry standards
Support preparation of permit drawings, specifications, narratives, calculations, and other technical documentation
Participate in interdisciplinary coordination meetings and help resolve routing, equipment, space planning, and constructability issues
Conduct field surveys, document existing conditions, and support construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, site observations, and punch lists
Use Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma), and other collaboration tools to support design reviews and project coordination
Support project managers and discipline leads with budgets, schedules, task planning, and quality control reviews