Lead HVAC Mechanical Engineer-2509220JC03

Ardmore Roderick • Chicago, IL • 2d ago

About Us

Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

Our Mission

"We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities"

Our Values

Safety Above All

Invest In Our People & Service Our Clients

Champion Diversity & Inclusion

Engage With Our Communities

Job Overview

We are seeking a new Lead HVAC Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Lead HVAC Mechanical Engineer, you join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client's ever evolving project needs. This opportunity can be located in either our Chicago or Downers Grove locations and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as mechanical lead from concept through construction closeout, owning HVAC scope, schedule and deliverables with minimal oversight

Lead the full HVAC design scope on projects, including permit drawings, load calculations, COMcheck documentation and construction administration

Develop HVAC drawings and BIM models using Revit and AutoCAD; coordinate integration with architectural, structural and electrical disciplines

Review designs for compliance with the City of Chicago Building Code, Illinois codes and relevant standards (ASHRAE 90.1, 62.1, 55, 15; IMC; NFPA; IECC; SMACNA)

Provide sealed technical documentation for submittals to permitting authorities

Interface directly with clients, architects, and contractors to present and defend design decisions

Lead mechanical coordination meetings and resolve cross-discipline conflicts

Conduct field visits for surveys, installation reviews, system troubleshooting and commissioning support

Apply controls and BAS integration knowledge to ensure proper system functionality

Perform energy modeling and support compliance with energy codes and ASHRAE 90.1 requirements

Support budgeting, estimating, and proposal development for mechanical scopes, including writing technical content for pursuits

Develop and enforce mechanical design standards, templates and QA/QC processes for the team

Mentor junior staff and support overall team growth

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois

Minimum of seven years of experience in HVAC mechanical engineering design, with demonstrated ability to independently lead projects

Strong working knowledge of the City of Chicago Building Code, Illinois Plumbing Code, Illinois Energy Conservation Code, ASHRAE standards, IMC, NFPA, IECC, SMACNA and LEED guidelines

Experience with COMcheck and energy code compliance documentation

Experience preparing and reviewing permit documents for the City of Chicago Department of Buildings and other Illinois authorities having jurisdiction

Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD for mechanical design

Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar project collaboration platforms

Experience with Carrier HAP or equivalent load calculation software

Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for markups and collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to lead client discussions and coordinate across disciplines

Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Project experience across sectors such as residential, public-sector, higher ed, industrial or mission-critical

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Permit experience outside Illinois, with knowledge of regional code variations and ability to adapt designs to local requirements

Plumbing system design (domestic water, sanitary, storm) and coordination with fire protection systems

Working knowledge of electrical systems and how they integrate with mechanical and plumbing equipment (power requirements, controls, coordination)

Field experience with system installation, BAS integration, troubleshooting, or commissioning

Experience mentoring junior engineers

Benefits

We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more

Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.

Salary Range: $149,760-174,720, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

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