Mechanical Engineer III

CannonDesign - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Mechanical Engineer III at CannonDesign, you will be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, working under the guidance of a licensed engineer. Your role will encompass a variety of projects, including new construction and renovations across sectors such as education, healthcare, corporate commercial, and science and technology. You will be expected to perform and direct the design of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for HVAC systems independently on assigned projects. For more complex projects, you may work under the supervision of a professional engineer, and you will also assist with plumbing and fire protection designs as necessary. In this position, you will take on responsibilities that include supervising or providing project management direction within the mechanical discipline. This will involve monitoring project progress and managing project budgets. You will calculate heating and cooling loads, layout, and design ductwork and piping using energy modeling software. Additionally, you will prepare Revit/BIM models of construction drawings for HVAC systems, progressing from schematic design to construction administration phases, which will include layout, sketches, and detailed drawings as required. You may also perform Revit/BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection systems as needed. Your role will require you to edit specifications related to existing or new projects, conduct independent research to address emergent issues, and specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units. You will review shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract documents, interface effectively with clients and project team members, and attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with a focus on project budgets. Responding to RFIs and reviewing change orders during the preparation of construction documents will also be part of your responsibilities. You will conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, which may require physical walk-throughs of the site. Additionally, you will coordinate work activities on specific projects with various team members and participate in business development and marketing activities. Travel may be required for this position, and professional business attire is expected when attending client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct design of ductwork, piping and equipment selection for HVAC systems independently on assigned projects.
• Assist with Plumbing and Fire Protection Designs as necessary.
• Supervise or provide project management direction within the mechanical discipline, including monitoring project progress and budget.
• Calculate heating and cooling loads, layout, and design ductwork and piping using energy modeling software.
• Prepare Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases.
• Edit specifications relating to existing or new projects.
• Research as needed and respond to emergent issues.
• Specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
• Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
• Interface effectively with clients and project team members, attending OAC meetings with a focus on project budget.
• Respond to RFIs and review change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Coordinate work activities on specific projects with various team members.
• Participate in business development and marketing activities.
• Travel as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (Mechanical Systems focus) from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience required.
• Current PE in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must possess a working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with energy modeling software.
• Familiarity with construction administration processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Voluntary insurances.
• Paid time off.
• Flex-time hours.
• Hybrid work options.
• 401k plan.
• Employee perk programs.