Senior Mechanical Engineer
Position Overview:
CMTA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in consulting engineering. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of engineers to design energy-efficient mechanical systems for buildings across various industries. We’re looking for a self-motivated professional with a strong technical background who enjoys working directly with clients and contributing to all phases of a project. This is an onsite position that will be located in our Chicago office.
Key Responsibilities:
Design HVAC and mechanical systems for energy-efficient buildings
Manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with engineering standards
Leads new project pursuits by providing input on RFPs/RFQs and participating in project interviews and presentations
Builds and manages 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
Leads 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 communicates 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
Coordinates with all disciplines to integrate work and client requests into design
Collaborate with engineers and project personnel to resolve design issues and provide technical expertise
Provide mentoring and leadership to 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
Salary Range: $130,000 - $190,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
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