Jobs · Design · Illinois

Senior Mechanical Engineer

CMTA, Inc. · Evanston, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteDesignFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Design HVAC and mechanical systems for energy-efficient buildings
  • Manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with engineering standards
  • Led new project pursuits by providing input on RFPs/RFQs and participating in project interviews and presentations
  • Build and manage strong client relationships while articulating project and design requirements, progress, challenges, and troubleshooting to both clients and technical staff
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and reports
  • Lead technical discussions and mechanical workgroups with project stakeholders while designing to meet project objectives
  • Provide guidance to staff engineers on best practices for energy-efficient design
  • Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, specifications) for compliance with contract documents
  • Effectively communicate scope, schedule, and budget to clients, co-workers, and technical teams
  • Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and procedures for project tasks
  • Research and analyze customer design proposals, manuals, and standards to determine feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements
  • Specify system components or modify designs to meet engineering and performance specifications
  • Collaborate with engineers and project personnel to resolve design issues and provide technical expertise
  • Mentor and lead less experienced staff and provide technical reviews of co-workers’ projects

Desired Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required
  • 7+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC systems in consulting engineering
  • EIT certification or PE license preferred
  • Strong experience with MEP design and HVAC systems
  • Proficiency in Revit
  • Experience in project management and direct client interactions

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
  • Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
  • Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
  • (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
  • Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

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