Mechanical Engineer 2

Metra • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Reporting directly to the Director of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design, the Mechanical Engineer II performs mechanical design, engineering, construction management, and maintenance assistance on Metra commuter railroad lines. Work covers yards, shops, substation systems, facilities, commuter stations, and Metra headquarters. The role prepares design packages, oversees construction activities and consultant contracts, develops cost estimates and schedules, and provides direction and field assistance related to mechanical and electrical systems. The final salary depends on the candidate’s qualifications; candidates with eight or more years of required experience may receive offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Five years of Mechanical Engineering experience designing mechanical systems, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm and fueling systems, compressed air systems, BAS controls, and other railroad-specific mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation software.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and control management procedures, Hourly Analysis Program (HAP), Trane cooling and heating load software, and BAS controls.
• Knowledge of Chicago Mechanical Code, Chicago Building Code, NFPA, ASHRAE, and plumbing codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer license in Mechanical Engineering.
• Class A, B, and C certification for Underground Storage Tanks (UST).

Responsibilities

• Prepare design packages, including drawings, mechanical equipment specifications, and cooling and heating load calculations for facilities and Building Automation System (BAS) control systems.
• Ensure designs comply with National and Chicago Mechanical and plumbing codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards, and mechanical industry standards.
• Perform construction management duties, including bidding, contract awarding, monitoring and inspecting job sites, resolving construction problems, contract modifications, change orders, and invoice payments.
• Supervise consultant blanket contracts; develop scopes of work and organize design meetings, including phase reviews.
• Provide capital and maintenance project cost estimates and studies to assess design accuracy and effectiveness.
• Develop project construction schedules.
• Complete Grant Department project request forms and budget cost estimates.
• Provide direction and field assistance to maintenance electricians and outside contractors in recognizing and evaluating the condition and performance of existing mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

What This Job Offers

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