Senior Mechanical Engineer in Chicago, IL

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Champaign, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: On-site preferred (Hybrid/Remote considered)
Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000 annually

Job Summary

An established, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced  Senior Mechanical Engineer  to join its Illinois-based team. This role supports a diverse portfolio of projects across  government, higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors . The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to manage complex mechanical systems from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior mechanical engineer across all phases of project development, including client coordination, pre-design, final design, site visits, meetings, and project management

• Conduct existing conditions surveys and document findings using PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, sections, elevations, and technical details

• Lead the conceptual development and detailed design of  process, mechanical, and plumbing systems , ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards

• Maintain overall responsibility for engineering and design execution related to mechanical and plumbing systems

• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, electrical, and controls disciplines to resolve complex design and coordination challenges

• Prepare and organize construction drawings, technical specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates

• Develop engineering solutions, cost estimates, bills of materials, and project schedules

• Apply in-depth knowledge of mechanical, piping, and plumbing codes and industry standards

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited engineering program in the United States

Licensure:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer within an MEP or multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm

• Proven experience delivering complex mechanical and plumbing systems for institutional, healthcare, industrial, or commercial projects

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in  AutoCAD and Revit

• Strong understanding of mechanical, piping, and plumbing design principles

• Experience preparing PFDs, P&IDs, construction documents, and technical specifications

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to coordinate across disciplines

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead complex, high-impact engineering projects

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

• Flexibility for hybrid or remote work arrangements (based on experience)

• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential