Mechanical Engineer - Chicago, United States - Brightpath Associates LLC

Description

Job Description

WHO YOU ARE

• Your qualifications and experience are impressive. Youre established in your field with at least 10 to 20 years of mechanical experience under your belt. You have your bachelors degree in engineering. A PE license is required.
• You know buildings. You have advanced knowledge of: ASHRAE standards and building codes, coordination between design disciplines, project scope development, ventilation, humidity control, load calculations, and duct/piping sizing techniques; air handlers, pumps, chillers, boilers (both steam and hot water), temperature controls, ductwork accessories, heat exchangers and tanks, and sustainable design (LEED, energy codes, etc.). You have knowledge of and are comfortable with renovation designs of historic buildings. Youre also knowledgeable in key architectural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection considerations as they relate to mechanical systems. General knowledge of construction cost.
• You are proficient with relevant business and engineering applications. Youre skilled in both Microsoft Office and Project, Google docs and have working knowledge of CAD methods and procedures. Youre also comfortable with HVAC calculation software tools.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Youll be a key member of our Chicago Public Schools team. Youll attend weekly meetings and share your engineering expertise on behalf of the owner for all MEP issues at CPS schools.
• Youll solve problems. Youll visit school sites to develop design solutions, and youll contact building engineers and manufacturer representatives to resolve emergent equipment issues.
• Youll develop design packages for implementation by independent AE firms. Youll also provide oversight to other AE firms and perform technical design reviews to ensure compliance with CPS standards.
• Youll enjoy what you do. Youll have flexibility to work remotely, work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it.