Senior Mechanical Engineer

Prairie Engineers is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical systems design for military, federal, and institutional facilities from concept through construction documents. The role includes engineering oversight, construction administration, mentoring, and client and proposal development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of HVAC, chilled/hot water, plumbing and fire protection systems for military, federal, and institutional facilities from concept through construction documents
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection and system analysis; prepare specifications and cost estimates
• Seal drawings and serve as engineer of record; perform QA/QC on mechanical deliverables
• Provide construction administration: RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and punch lists
• Mentor and direct mechanical designers and junior engineers
• Build client relationships and help develop proposals, scopes, and fees

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience: 8+ years of mechanical design experience in building systems/MEP consulting
• Current Illinois Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain Illinois licensure within the first six months of employment
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and load/energy software
• Professional, respectful, and team-oriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate both internally and externally
• Positively engages with challenges, facilitates problem-solving, and takes initiative to deliver solutions
• Communicates openly, proactively, and promptly, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• authorized to work for any employer in the U.S
• not able to provide sponsorship of current or future visas for this position
• Licensure in multiple states