Mission Critical Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Mission Critical Mechanical Engineer to join our team.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of related technical design and consulting engineering experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and special systems for new and renovated Data Centers.
- LEED AP preferred, Engineer-in-Training certification required. Eligible to take Part II of the licensing exam.
- Proficiency with Revit, Trane TRACE 700 and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience in government, higher education, or research facilities a plus.
- Load Calculations with CFD experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis, design and documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls. Experience in both air-and water-cooled racks desired.
- Load Calculations with CFD experience a plus.
- Peform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
- Review submittals, RFIs and contractor proposed change orders, and conduct site observations.
- Coordinate the work of mechanical designers and junior staff assigned to the project.
- Assist with construction site visits as required for observation, answering contractor questions, or representing the owner in preparing punch lists.
- Create and develop planning and design concepts for projects.
- Prepare presentation drawings and otherwise assists in presentations both internally and externally.
- Mentor and train junior staff.
Benefits
- flexible scheduling
- a hybrid work environment
- 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
- 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off!
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- wellbeing resources
- paid parental leave
- a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options
- 401(k) program with employer matching
- tuition reimbursement program
- one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities
- performance-based bonus each year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
