Mechanical Engineer

Ghafari Associates • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, or institutional structures as requested by the client. The Mechanical Engineer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, integration, interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field required
• 5-14 years of related experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC/building systems)
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700 or other building energy calculation software, and Bluebeam

Nice To Haves

• Professional Registration
• LEED accredited professional preferred
• Knowledge in ProjectWise BIM360 and Carrier HAP a bonus
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Review and/or establish project scope, mechanical budget, necessary constraints and design approach with Project Manager and/or client
• Proper communication skills to be involved in design team / owner meetings and communicate directly with the owner and / or owner’s representative
• Prepare feasibility studies and project cost estimates
• Maintain working knowledge of latest building and codes used in the industry
• Formulate and lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection
• Perform and/or review calculations and building energy models; formulate design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection
• Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD) and/or Bentley CAD software (2D and 3D applications) or manually with support from more junior staff
• Edit or draft project specifications
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site
• Review drawings for omissions, errors, interferences, overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codes
• Review product submittals for design content, specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Assist with checking, standards review, and maintenance of master specifications
• Develop and mentor less experienced staff
• Perform related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Teladoc
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional License Reimbursement
• Educational Assistance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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