Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

remote type

Hybrid

locations

Chicago, IL

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 3 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-100245

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial,mercial or institutional structures as requested by the client. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, integration, interconnection and control of mechanicalponents within the standard building codes.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop and establish project scope, mechanical budget, necessary constraints and design approach with project manager and/or client

Propermunication skills to be involved in design team / owner meetings andmunicate directly with the owner and / or owner's representative

Develop feasibility studies and project cost estimates

Maintains working knowledge of latest building codes and standards in the industry

Formulate and lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection

Perform and/or review calculations and energy models; formulate design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.

Create engineering documents usingputer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD) or manually with support from more junior staff

Edit or draft project specifications

Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site

Review drawings for omissions, errors, interferences, overall quality, content accuracy,pliance with standards and codes

Review product submittals for design content, specify action to be taken to reach specificationpliance

Maintainanized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.

Prepare project file updates, transmittals, letters, reports, requests for reproduction services

Assist with checking, standards review, and maintenance of master specifications

Perform production and quality monitoring of construction documents perpany standards individually and or for less experienced staff

Develop and mentor less experienced staff

Perform related duties as assigned

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field required

Professional Registration

LEED Accredited professional preferred

Experience:

15 + years of related experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC/building systems)

Experience as a lead engineer on projects of varying sizes

Skills/Competencies:

Proficient with Revit and AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700 or other building energy calculation software, and Bluebeam

Proficiency in BIM360 and Carrier HAP a bonus

Excellent written and verbalmunication

Strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential job functions contained in this job description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements:

Ability to spend most of a workday sitting or standing while working onputer at worksite

Ability to drive to a different worksite

Reasonable amodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements

Benefits:

At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to apetitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $135,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects inplex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain's Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightestpany to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari's global reach creates an environment w individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and ismitted to providing reasonable amodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an amodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may for positions in the following ways:

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