Mechanical Engineer II - Rail Facilities & Design

Mechanical Engineer II – Catalyst Career Group Location: Arlington Heights, IL. Reporting directly to the Director, Electrical Engineering, the Mechanical Engineer II will be responsible for mechanical design, engineering, construction management, and maintenance assistance on Metra commuter railroad lines, including yards, shops, substation systems, facilities, commuter stations, and Metra’s headquarters. Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance 401k Paid time off Responsibilities Prepare design packages, including drawings, mechanical equipment specifications, and cooling and heating load calculations for various facilities and Building Automation System (BAS) control systems to ensure compliance with National and Chicago Mechanical and plumbing codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and mechanical industry standards. Perform construction management duties (bidding, contract awarding, monitoring and inspecting job sites, resolving construction problems, contract modifications, change orders, and invoice payments). Supervise the consultant blanket contracts; develop scope of work and organize design meetings, including phase reviews. Provide capital and maintenance project cost estimates and studies to determine accuracy and effectiveness of the designs; develop project construction schedules; and complete Grant Department project request forms and budget cost estimates. Provide direction and field assistance to maintenance electricians and outside contractors in recognizing and evaluating the condition and performance of existing mechanical and electrical systems. Requirements Must have Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Five (5) years of experience in design of mechanical systems, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm and fueling systems, compressed air system, BAS control and other railroad specific mechanical systems. Working knowledge of AUTOCADD or Microstation software. Knowledge of quality assurance and control management procedures, Hourly Analysis Program (HAP), Trane cooling and heating load software, and BAS controls. Knowledge of Chicago Mechanical Code, Chicago Building Code, and NFPA, ASHRAE, plumbing codes. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Valid driver’s license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catalyst Career Group