Requisition ID 11224 - Posted - SmithGroup, Inc. - Mechanical Engineering - Chicago, IL

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Mission Critical Mechanical Engineer to join our team. SmithGroup is a four-time award recipient of Chicago's Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune!

Working with us, you will:

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls.
• Perform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
• Review submittals, RFIs and contractor proposed change orders, and conduct site observations.
• Coordinate the work of mechanical designers and junior staff assigned to the project.
• Assist with construction site visits as required for observation, answering contractor questions, or representing the owner in preparing punch lists.
• Create and develop planning and design concepts for projects.
• Prepare presentation drawings and otherwise assists in presentations both internally and externally.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design and the mechanical disciplines.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• 7 years of total experience with a minimum of 3-4 years of mission critical related technical design and consulting engineering experience designing HVAC for new and renovated healthcare, research lab, higher education and/or mission critical/data center buildings.
• PE License and LEED AP preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, Trane TRACE 700, Bluebeam, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with three-dimensional CFD modeling and analysis of data center airflow and cooling performance.
• Experience designing and optimizing common mission critical/data center cooling technologies including air and liquid cooling.

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.