Mechanical Design Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Building and Places Team in Chicago. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Chicago office.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Design of building HVAC and plumbing systems including calculations, layouts, sizing, equipment selections, specifications and coordination.
• Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams.
• Deliver projects on time and within client budgets.
• Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines.
• Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines.
• Document work product in REVIT.
• Construction administration services; on-site construction administration, shop drawing review, request for information response, as well as client meetings and coordination.
• Participate in marketing efforts.
• Project and Task Management.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with mechanical focus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the design of HVAC and Plumbing systems.
• HVAC design skills including heating and cooling load and equipment performance (pumps, fans, compressors, boilers, chillers) calculation routines and systems’ documentation and familiarity with ASHRAE Guidelines.
• Plumbing design skills including water supply and drainage systems piping layouts and familiarity with ASPE Guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable codes.
• General knowledge base for Building Design and Building Services Coordination, mechanical (HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) systems layout within REVIT.
• Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows in Mechanical system design.
• Proficient in the use of Office 365 applications.
• Excellent writing, oral communication, and presentation skills are required.
• Effective interpersonal communications skills, a team-oriented disposition and work style, where cooperative work sharing and peer-to-peer mentoring is a daily habit.
• Personal inclination to learn and grow via internal training, external training and senior staff mentorship.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.