Assistant Mechanical Engineer- Power (Chicago)

About the role

The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for various types of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
• Assist in the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Aid in designing mechanical components for project needs and requirements as set forth by project managers.
• Apply basic knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Contribute to research and compile project-related data as required by project managers.
• Assist in correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to ensure corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Support client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program required, or
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required,
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred,
• Basic knowledge in standard mechanical engineering techniques, principles, and procedures,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills,
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite),
• Basic computer skills including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs,
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills,
• Demonstrated leadership skills,
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred,
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred,
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Compensation

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 yearly. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance and disability coverage, time off, wellness programs, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

Additional Information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans.