Senior Mechanical Engineer (Chicago, IL) Engineering Innovative Solutions That Exceed Expectations.

Sage Valley Senior Living - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

About the position

Guardian Engineering Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Chicago, IL office. The role involves performing mechanical engineering assignments to design equipment, components, structures, or systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and client requirements. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will also manage client relationships, oversee project execution, and adhere to health, safety, security, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations, and develop analysis models for complex project assignments.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards and federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents to your supervisor.
• Interact with the drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions and bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Assist in developing internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Assess the feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs, and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics.
• Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects.
• Analyze and examine different strategies, equations, and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized.
• Resolve design and development issues.
• Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and total installed cost estimates based on the client's provided project scope.
• Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
• Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned and adhere to regulations regarding PE sealing requirements specific to the assigned project.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is required (mechanical engineering preferred).
• A bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution is preferred.
• PE license required.
• Field experience preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience preferred.
• Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the design of mechanical equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design codes (ASME, API, ASTM, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Ability to find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• Commitment to exceptional customer service
• Technical excellence
• Safety-focused work environment
• Continuous training and development opportunities