Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Discipline Leader

Location:

Chicago, IL

Schedule:

Hybrid

Employment Type:

Full-Time

A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a senior mechanical design professional to help lead HVAC and building systems design efforts for a local MEP team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys technical ownership, client interaction, team leadership, and the chance to help build a stronger regional practice.

This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer who has progressed beyond production design and is ready to operate as a discipline leader. The right person will be comfortable managing design direction, coordinating with internal and external project teams, mentoring staff, supporting client relationships, and delivering thoughtful, high-quality mechanical systems solutions.

What You Will Do

Lead mechanical design efforts for commercial, institutional, civic, healthcare, higher education, workplace, and other building projects.

Develop HVAC system concepts, calculations, design documents, specifications, and technical narratives.

Guide mechanical designers, engineers, and support staff through project delivery.

Serve as a client-facing technical resource throughout design and construction.

Coordinate closely with architects, owners, consultants, and internal MEP disciplines.

Support project planning, scheduling, scope management, and quality control.

Review drawings, calculations, submittals, RFIs, and construction administration items.

Participate in site observations and help resolve field-related design questions.

Contribute to local client development, relationship management, and strategic growth.

Help mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

10\+ years of mechanical design experience within the MEP consulting space.

Strong HVAC design background for building systems projects.

Experience leading projects, teams, or mechanical design scopes.

Strong understanding of applicable building codes and industry standards.

Ability to communicate clearly with clients, owners, architects, and project teams.

Experience preparing design documents, calculations, specifications, and reports.

Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities.

Strong service mindset with the ability to build trust with clients and internal teams.

Preferred Experience

Professional Engineer license preferred.

LEED accreditation is a plus.

Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, energy modeling, or IES-VE is helpful.

Experience supporting business development, client relationships, or local market growth is a plus.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is not a narrow production role. It is a senior-level opportunity for someone who wants influence, visibility, and a real leadership path. The firm offers a hybrid work model, strong benefits, career development support, employee ownership potential, bonus eligibility, and the chance to work with a collaborative team focused on high-performance building design.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the local mechanical practice, mentor rising engineers, and serve as a trusted technical partner to clients.