Mechanical Engineer 2

Location: Chicago, United States; role includes field assistance and construction management on railroad facilities and job sites.

Salary: $78,627–$117,941 per year, depending on qualifications.

Company

Commuter rail operator responsible for railroad lines, yards, shops, stations, facilities, substations, and headquarters.

What you will do

• Design mechanical systems for railroad facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, fueling, compressed air, and BAS control systems.
• Prepare design packages with drawings, equipment specifications, and heating and cooling load calculations.
• Manage construction activities, including bidding, contract awards, site inspections, issue resolution, change orders, and invoice payments.
• Supervise consultant contracts, define scopes of work, and organize design meetings and phase reviews.
• Prepare project cost estimates, studies, construction schedules, grant requests, and budget estimates.
• Provide technical direction and field assistance to maintenance electricians and outside contractors evaluating existing mechanical and electrical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least five years of Mechanical Engineering experience designing mechanical systems and related railroad systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and control procedures, HAP, Trane heating and cooling load software, and BAS controls.
• Knowledge of Chicago Mechanical and Building Codes, NFPA, ASHRAE, and plumbing codes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; valid driver’s license required.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer license in Mechanical Engineering.
• Class A, B, or C certification for Underground Storage Tanks.

Culture & Benefits

• Full salary ranges are provided to support career growth consideration.
• Benefits are available to employees.
• Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements receive recruitment outreach in accordance with applicable laws.
• The employer follows equal opportunity and affirmative action practices.
• Pre-employment and workplace marijuana and THC restrictions apply.