Mechanical Engineer

State of Illinois•Madison, WI

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Capital Development Board is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to be part of our Professional Services Team. This position provides professional and technical mechanical engineering expertise for all phases of Capital Development Board (CDB) projects. Under general direction, the incumbent reviews plans and specifications prepared by consultants, designs in-house projects, evaluates firm qualifications, and conducts technical research. The incumbent ensures all project designs comply with statutes, rules, policies, procedures, codes, guidelines, and budget requirements.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college in an engineering or construction related field and five (5) years of professional experience in mechanical engineering OR requires nine (9) years of progressively responsible professional experience in mechanical engineering.
Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering, building construction and renovation practices, building materials, trade capabilities and construction.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
Requires the ability to stand, walk, walk on uneven surfaces, balance, stoop, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and maneuver in tight spaces, all in varying weather conditions.
Correctable vision for close work on design drawings, project-related documents, and onsite surveys.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in Section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant to file a Statement of Economic Interests.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Illinois certification as a licensed professional engineer.
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
Ability to understand and interpret relevant codes and research new technologies.
Ability to assist in phases of comprehensive building and renovation projects to include feasibility studies and preliminary drawings.
Working knowledge of MS Office products, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Pro.

Responsibilities

Reviews construction documents for general code compliance, technical sufficiency and to ensure conformance with applicable statutes, rules, codes, and design requirements.
Conducts field surveys and prepares budget survey documents.
Collaborates with Architects/Engineers (A/Es), contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve project issues and serves as a resource to the CDB management team and Legal unit.
Prepares complete mechanical working drawings, including details and explanatory notes for new buildings and renovations.
Assists with evaluation, prescreening, and selecting A/Es.
Monitors mechanical engineering trends and makes recommendations to the Administrator of the Professional Services regarding construction, maintenance, and budgets.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources