Because of increasing demand for mechanical and energy engineering expertise, we are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Elmhurst, IL office. As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for providing operational and technical guidance for our design resources in all areas of work we do associated with Mechanical engineering. Assist the Mechanical Discipline Managers within a Business Unit/Office by providing them operational and technical guidance to help meet the client’s desires and budget. Work with a team of engineers on a variety of private, public, and federal projects. In addition to working with Mechanical engineers, this individual will team with electrical, plumbing/fire protection, civil, structural, and other disciplines to provide full-range services to our local, regional and national clients. In short, provide operational and technical guidance associated with Mechanical requirements to accomplish our commitments. Reports to the Mechanical Discipline Manager.
Dewberry has a large team of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) engineers focused on design services for nationwide clients in specialized facility types and specialized design services. Our experience includes high performance buildings, net zero energy design, renewable energy technologies, microgrid and energy storage system design, energy and climate resilience, and services related to decarbonization/electrification of the built environment. Our MEPS group contains subject matter experts in leadership roles in international professional organizations such as ASHRAE. Our repeat clients include universities, and state, local, and federal government agencies, and large global industrial manufacturers, among others. Our MEPS service line is ranked #30 Nationally among MEP Giants.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Project Engineer would be expected to provide the following to others on the design team to effectively and successfully complete projects.
Technical guidance and quality oversight, including code review, of all project work involving Mechanical engineering.Technical training and development of staff.Assist in establishing and improving standards, practices, guidelines, and specifications for mechanical discipline area.Engineer of RecordProvide “on-the-spot” advice and decisions – technical and cost estimates.Coordination with all the disciplines involved, including outside consultants.Technical interface with code officials and contractors. Required Skills & Required Experience Accomplished professional engineer (PE). Existing licensure in IL is preferred.Minimum 5 years of experienceExperience should include technical oversight of multiple projects with proven success providing technical oversight on projects that meet contract specifications and technical standards to the client on time and within budget.Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.Well organized, takes good notes.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
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