Mechanical IB

About the Role

You will be a member of our multi‑disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial and science and technology settings.

• Under supervision of a professional engineer perform designs of uncomplicated piping and equipment selection for HVAC systems for building design. As necessary assist with plumbing and fire protection designs.
• Prepare building load calculations using modeling software under supervisory direction.
• May prepare energy models using appropriate software with supervisory oversight.
• Prepare Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases, including layout, sketches and detail drawings as required, with supervisory oversight. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Assist with editing specifications relating to existing and new projects.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with the contract documents.
• Research as assigned and respond to emergent issues.
• May write draft reports to be reviewed by a professional engineer.
• Assist in gathering information to respond to RFIs and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• May perform job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk‑through of site.
• May coordinate specific activities on particular elements of a project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering required. ABET‑accredited program preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience required.
• EIT/FE in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (e.g., Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Chicago, IL office is $67,014 to $74,460 annually. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex‑time schedules, remote work options and a 401(k) plan and employee perk programs.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at  Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Cannon Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cannon Design is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Cannon Design also prohibits retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.