Mechanical Engineer; Chicago

Description

Burns & McDonnell’s Chicago office is looking for an ambitious and talented Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Aviation & Federal team.

At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll be empowered to build not just projects, but your career. Our expansive service offerings mean stability, job security and incredible potential for growth. We’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. It’s the core of our DNA. It fosters a culture of ownership and entrepreneurialism, where each of us has a vested stake in the success of our company and one another.

But being employee-owners means more to us than just the financial benefit. We invest in our most important resource — our people — with an industry-leading benefits package that supports physical, emotional and financial health. From robust training programs to a commitment to diversity and inclusion to all the ways we give back, our employee-owners help our clients, industries, and communities thrive.

Burns & McDonnell is looking for a highly motivated and technically skilled Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Aviation & Federal design group in Chicago, Illinois. This position entails working on HVAC and plumbing technical designs for buildings such as laboratories, research and development centers, central cooling and heating plants, campus utility distributions, power plants, federal facilities and airports.

• Work with a team of designers and engineers in the preparation of design drawings and specifications to meet project deadlines.
• Perform technical HVAC and plumbing design such as performing load calculations, energy modeling, selecting equipment, pipe and duct routing, hydraulic modeling, existing condition assessments, and ensuring designs are code compliant.
• Active involvement in construction administration including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and meeting participation with contractors and clients.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (electrical, structural, civil, architectural, etc.) and mentor less experienced team members.
• Develop design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities, and cost estimates in accordance with the latest industry standards.
• Participate in QA/QC processes for project deliverables and submittals.
• Provide internal and external clients with professional and responsive service.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, receiving guidance from senior engineering staff as needed.
• Assemble, modify and review production drawings and specifications.
• Apply strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers and/or lead mechanical engineer.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software, particularly Revit.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Perform field visits for survey and documentation of existing conditions, construction progress and perform inspections, measurements or calculations as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred OR
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering Field and 2 years of mechanical engineering experience required (consulting experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes and design standards (e.g. ASHRAE 62.1 & 90.1).
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC…