Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Compensation
- $120K–$150K / yr
- Location
- Lombard, IL
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- 6+ years of progressively responsible mechanical engineering experience
- Demonstrated ability to independently execute mechanical engineering design assignments
- Experience leading mechanical scopes on multidisciplinary projects
- Experience progressing projects from planning and design through construction
- Ability to develop and review calculations, specifications, drawings, equipment selections, and technical deliverables
- Ability and willingness to travel to client and project sites as required
- Strong engineering judgment, communication, and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Full description
Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support projects across municipal infrastructure, water and wastewater, building systems, industrial process facilities, utility and power infrastructure, and life sciences markets.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for independently executing and leading mechanical engineering assignments at the project level. This individual leads mechanical design activities, manages assigned mechanical scope, coordinates multidisciplinary interfaces, and directs and reviews the work of engineers and designers assigned to projects.
The position requires strong engineering fundamentals, sound judgment, and the ability to independently advance projects from planning and conceptual design through construction and commissioning. Experience may be concentrated in one or more areas of mechanical engineering and does not require expertise across all markets or system types.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Engineering & Design
- Independently lead the planning, analysis, design, and specification of mechanical systems and equipment
- Develop project design criteria, calculations, equipment selections, specifications, data sheets, drawings, and construction documents
- Evaluate existing mechanical systems and develop recommendations for rehabilitation, replacement, or improvement
- Evaluate equipment and system alternatives considering performance, reliability, constructability, maintainability, cost, and client requirements
- Apply sound engineering judgment to resolve project-specific technical issues
- Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, technical proposals, and supplier documentation
- Support equipment procurement, installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Experience may include one or more of the following:
- HVAC, plumbing, and building utility systems
- Process and utility piping
- Pumping systems
- Steam, condensate, heating, and cooling water systems
- Compressed air, gas, and fuel systems
- Pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, tanks, vessels, and packaged equipment
- Piping layouts, stress analysis, supports, and equipment interfaces
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Serve as Mechanical Lead on projects of varying size and complexity
- Independently manage assigned mechanical engineering scope, schedule, budget, and technical deliverables
- Develop scopes of work, engineering estimates, and man-hour requirements