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.