Sr. Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Building Systems

Farnsworth Group•Tinley Park, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer of HVAC/Building Systems in one of the posting locations below. In this role, you will assume multi-project responsibilities for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and specialty piping system engineering and design for buildings including healthcare, commercial, industrial, and educational facilities. This role is one that can be entrepreneurial and grow into more responsibility via mentoring from more experienced engineers and is supported by a great team of engineers and drafters. It is client-facing and reports to a senior engineering manager, who will also provide mentoring and training opportunities to help you grow. Posting Locations: Champaign, Lisle, Normal, Peoria, or Tinley Park, IL

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
10+ years of professional experience in HVAC and plumbing design for buildings.
A Professional Engineering License (PE) is required.
Prior management or mentoring of staff required.
Design experience relative to medium/large commercial and institutional facilities
Strong familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong and communicative team player in a multi-disciplinary environment, able to fully lead projects from start to finish.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to contribute to several projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, or similar

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate HVAC, plumbing, controls, and specialty piping system construction drawings, including specifications.
Perform construction administration, including submittal reviews and project revisions during construction.
Prepare preliminary schematics through final designs for projects, including calculations, equipment selection, and layouts.
Actively engage in and assume responsibility for code research and application.
Interface with other disciplines, clients, and contractors, leading projects to successful completion
Provide leadership, mentoring, and coordination of the production staff.
Assist in maintaining project design budgets and schedules while pursuing quality results.
Perform quality control reviews of HVAC and plumbing design work done by others.
Assist in business development activities, including writing fee proposals and conducting project scoping walks with potential clients.