Mechanical Engineer-2607220JC03

Ardmore Roderick•Chicago, IL

33d•$89,960 - $120,016•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with Plumbing 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 plumbing systems design
Experience with application of building codes and standards
Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD for mechanical design
Familiarity with general mechanical engineering calculations
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/CPD certification preferred, or active path toward EIT/CPD certification and eventual PE licensure
Experience with City of Chicago Department of Buildings permit documents and local Illinois authorities having jurisdiction
Experience with HVAC design beyond basic coordination, including HVAC load calculations, equipment selections, ductwork sizing, hydronic piping sizing, ventilation calculations, and energy code support
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 plumbing and fire suppression design from concept through construction documents under the direction of senior engineers and project managers
Develop plumbing and fire suppression drawings, schedules, details, and BIM models using Revit and AutoCAD
Perform plumbing calculations, design plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, compressed air, and lab/medical gases
Coordinate plumbing and fire suppression with architectural, structural, civil, HVAC, and electrical 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, submittmits, 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