CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer based in our Chicago, IL office. Take a look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the direction of a Professional Engineer and project leadership, the successful candidate will direct the integrated design of HVAC systems for healthcare, research, education and commercial projects from conceptual design through construction, commissioning, and project close out.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Perform and direct complex design of HVAC Systems including mechanical rooms, controls, ductwork, piping and equipment selection for large scale buildings.
- Ability to work independently in all Mechanical disciplines with no oversight or guidance.
- Oversee, guide, mentor and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team.
- May serve in the QAQC process and an independent reviewer.
- Interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
- Prepare construction drawings and specifications for of HVAC systems from schematic through the construction document phases.
- Manage production staff and provide direction to them for preparation of construction documents.
- Select and specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units. Design rooms to house these systems and coordinate with other disciplines.
- Review and accept selective shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.
- Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team and participate in meetings with Owners, Architects, Construction Managers and Contractors. Conduct staff development activities including work planning, budget development, scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
- Perform independent site inspections.
- Lead or participate in commissioning or retro-commissioning activities.
- Represents company in project activities; directs activities of project team members; represents company in business development and marketing activities.
BOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (Mechanical systems focus).
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
- Prior experience on Healthcare, Education or S&T projects is preferred.
- PE and LEED accreditation is preferred.
- Must have strong communication, teamwork and collaboration skills as well as an ability to engage effectively with clients.
- The ability to handle multiple projects is essential.
- Revit proficiency is preferred.
- As a Federal Contractor, CannonDesign is required to comply with President Biden's Executive Order 14042. Therefore, as a condition of employment, all employees must provide proof of receipt of a full COVID-19 vaccination unless qualified for a valid medical or religious accommodation.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/
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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.