Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:General Summary:The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial 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 mechanical components 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 clientProper communication skills to be involved in design team / owner meetings and communicate directly with the owner and / or owner’s representativeDevelop feasibility studies and project cost estimatesMaintains working knowledge of latest building codes and standards in the industryFormulate and lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protectionPerform and/or review calculations and energy models; formulate design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD) or manually with support from more junior staffEdit or draft project specificationsConduct field measuring and checking at the construction siteReview drawings for omissions, errors, interferences, overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codesReview product submittals for design content, specify action to be taken to reach specification complianceMaintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.Prepare project file updates, transmittals, letters, reports, requests for reproduction servicesAssist with checking, standards review, and maintenance of master specificationsPerform production and quality monitoring of construction documents per company standards individually and or for less experienced staffDevelop and mentor less experienced staffPerform related duties as assignedEmployment Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field requiredProfessional RegistrationLEED Accredited professional preferredExperience:15 + years of related experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC/building systems)Experience as a lead engineer on projects of varying sizesSkills/Competencies:Proficient with Revit and AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700 or other building energy calculation software, and BluebeamProficiency in BIM360 and Carrier HAP a bonusExcellent written and verbal communicationStrong attention to detailPhysical 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 on computer at worksiteAbility to drive to a different worksiteReasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirementsBenefits:At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive 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.About UsAt Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.Pay TransparencyGhafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.AccommodationGhafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position, you may also apply for positions in the following ways:By fax at: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Attn: Human ResourcesBy mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126, Attn: Human ResourcesIn person at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126By email at: View email address on click.appcast.io there are any questions about the accommodations offered above, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.SummaryLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full time