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Mechanical Engineer - Building Systems

Department: Mechanical/ Electrical
Location: Champaign, IL

Clark Dietz, Inc. is a Midwest based, employee owned, multi-discipline consulting engineering firm. We are a recognized leader in transportation, civil, environmental, mechanical and electrical engineering. Our depth of talent across disciplines allows our staff the opportunity to collaborate and serve our clients with innovative, sustainable solutions.

We currently have an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in IL. The ME Team serves public sector clients with planning, design, and construction services for architectural (building systems) and municipal infrastructure projects (water & wastewater). Projects include the design of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection & security systems for public facilities including residence halls, offices, police & fire stations, and water & wastewater treatment plants.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Executes planning and design tasks including computations, analysis and modeling for facility rehabilitations and water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Applies engineering principals, applicable standards (ASHRAE, NFP, Etc.) and building and industrial codes to develop and evaluate solutions.
  • Performs assessment and specification of mechanical equipment for public facilities, utilities and industrial applications.
  • Oversees or creates drawings, plan sheets and models following the company’s design standards and utilizing the designated CAD or modeling software.
  • Assists with the preparation of technical reports, plans, specifications, and supporting documents.
  • Provides guidance to less experienced staff and assists with their development through project task assignments and regular feedback.
  • Performs QA/QC at various project/submittal stages.
  • Active participation in the ME community of practice.

Position Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (M emphasis) from an ABET accredited institution, EITor PE is desired.
  • 5+ years of experience with assessment, design and layout of building mechanical and control systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection)
  • Experience with interpreting and developing complex architectural drawings and 3D models and performing calculations to support design decisions.
  • Experience with MS Office, Revit, Trane Load/Trace or Carrier/Hap are required, or similar modeling tools are required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with other staff across offices and other disciplines to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to draft reports and present ideas in a logical, grammatically correct manner.
  • A valid driver’s license to visit project sites and attend meetings is required.

As an employee-owned firm, Clark Dietz offers a flexible work/life balance and an excellent compensation and benefits package including staff bonus programs, comprehensive insurance benefits, annual education budget, generous 401k match, and individual ownership opportunity. To learn more about our firm please visit www.clarkdietz.com

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