Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Champaign, Illinois (In-Office)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

The client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Champaign, Illinois office. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the mechanical design of innovative, cutting-edge projects across the healthcare, municipal, and higher education sectors throughout Illinois and beyond.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex engineering projects while working within a collaborative, forward-thinking team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as Senior Mechanical Engineer across all phases of project development, including:

Client coordination

Pre-design and final design services

Meetings, site visits, RFIs, and change orders

Overall project management

Lead the conceptual design of:

Process systems

Mechanical systems

Plumbing systems

Code-compliant solutions

Conduct existing conditions surveys and prepare:

PFDs and P&IDs

Layouts, sections, elevations, and technical details

Organize, prepare, and review:

Mechanical and plumbing construction drawings

Technical specifications

Contract documents

Project estimates

Develop:

Engineering solutions and system designs

Cost estimates and bills of materials

Project schedules

Ensure compliance with applicable mechanical, piping, and plumbing codes and standards

Areas of Technical Focus

Chilled Water, Refrigeration & Ammonia Systems

Compressed Air Systems

Plumbing & Fire Protection

Boiler & Steam / Hot Water Distribution Systems

HVAC Systems

Water & Wastewater Systems

Equipment Specification, Evaluation & Selection

Life Cycle Cost Analysis & Energy Modeling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (4-year accredited U.S. university)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois strongly preferred

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a design/consulting firm

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and HVAC design preferred

• Strong project leadership and client coordination experience

• Schedule

• Monday to Friday

• 8-hour shift

• In-office role (Champaign, IL)

• English proficiency required

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Workplace Flexibility

Professional growth opportunities

Relaxed, engaged culture with company lunches and team events