Top Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL

Leads mechanical engineering activities for power, energy, refining, and chemical EPC projects. Responsibilities include managing schedules and budgets, specifying and evaluating process equipment, reviewing vendor documents, performing equipment and piping calculations, specifying piping materials, conducting field surveys, supervising engineers, mentoring staff, and supporting proposals and engineering standards.

Develops and troubleshoots manufacturing processes and product lines, maintains plant equipment, designs experiments and test methods, analyzes data, documents engineering work, supports quality troubleshooting, conducts feasibility studies, leads continuous improvement and cross-functional projects, and researches future technology trends.

Lead mechanical design for mission critical and data center projects: produce and review CAD drawings and calculations, specify and size equipment, coordinate MEP/FP disciplines, mentor designers, perform QA/QC, write reports and sequences of operations, and manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules to codes and client requirements.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design efforts in power generation, mentor junior staff, and ensure technical specifications and calculations are adhered to, while coordinating with project teams.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead power generation engineering projects, mentor junior staff, perform design tasks, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.

Design and support mechanical and piping systems for hyperscale data centers from concept through construction. Responsibilities include developing standards, evaluating equipment, reviewing consultant designs, ensuring code compliance, coordinating with utilities and construction partners, supporting permitting and site work, and improving project cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.

Lead mechanical engineering design and execution for multiple capital projects from concept through construction administration. Responsibilities include developing calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications; directing and reviewing engineering staff; coordinating multidisciplinary teams; communicating with clients; conducting field surveys; reviewing submittals, RFIs, and change orders; and ensuring technical quality, budgets, and deadlines. Projects primarily involve healthcare, government, military, laboratory, corrections, and infrastructure facilities.

Designs and supports mechanical and piping systems for hyperscale data centers from concept through construction. Responsibilities include developing design standards, reviewing consultant work, evaluating equipment, ensuring code compliance, coordinating with utilities and construction partners, supporting permitting and site visits, and improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency across projects.

Designs and coordinates mechanical systems for concurrent capital projects, including healthcare, government, military, and research facilities. Prepares engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and bid documents; supports construction administration through site visits, field reports, submittal and RFI reviews, and change-order evaluation. Collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients while ensuring technical quality, code compliance, project deadlines, and budget requirements.

Designs, analyzes, documents, and validates ruggedized electro-mechanical electronic equipment for military applications. Supports requirements, concept, detailed design, production, and environmental test phases; leads small teams, presents at design reviews, and provides factory/supplier support and change incorporation. Works on cross-functional teams and contributes to process improvement and knowledge transfer.

Lead mechanical engineer for ruggedized electronic equipment development for military applications. Responsible for design, thermal/structural/microelectronics/opto-mechanical analysis, manufacture and environmental test, managing schedule and budget, leading engineering teams, stakeholder communication, and mentoring/knowledge transfer.

Design and document ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. Create and update CAD models, engineering drawings, and library parts. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems engineers and manufacturing/quality teams to support producibility, machining, and ASME-compliant drawing practices.

As a Project Mechanical Engineer IV, you will lead HVAC system designs, provide technical mentorship, oversee projects, and engage with clients.

Design, test, and review mechanical products using CAD/CAE tools; support product development, prototyping, fabrication, and drawing releases. Work with cross-functional teams, interact with sales, and travel to customers/vendors as needed.

Design and plan water and wastewater mechanical systems including pumping, process and mechanical piping, valves, and related process equipment. Deliver quality engineering work on schedule and within budget while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

The Power Generation Mechanical Engineer 3 performs design engineering, provides technical guidance, and supports project management in the power generation sector.

The Mechanical Engineer will design MEP systems using Revit and collaborate with project managers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and safety in projects.

Collaborate on mechanical designs for data center systems, validating performance, overseeing construction, and ensuring designs meet quality benchmarks.

Lead mechanical design for large-scale data centers, develop standards and Basis of Design, manage consultants, specify and qualify equipment, ensure code compliance, perform site visits, research cooling technologies, and improve cost, quality, and schedule across projects.

Design and support mechanical and piping systems for hyperscale data centers from concept through construction. Maintain design standards, coordinate with consultants, vendors, AHJs and construction teams, perform site visits, support permitting, and drive cost, quality, and schedule improvements.

Perform nationwide on-site MEP property condition assessments (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, vertical transportation), document deficiencies per ASTM standards, prepare PCA reports, estimate remediation costs, lead single-assessor or team engagements, mentor junior staff, and travel up to 50%.

Provide mechanical engineering domain expertise to create and review technical content used to train AI systems: review documents, develop and assess questions/solutions, give written and oral feedback, collaborate cross-functionally, resolve complex engineering problems, and improve data quality while working independently.

Design, analyze, and develop mechanical systems and components using CAD and analysis (FEA/CFD). Support prototyping, testing, DFM, and cross-functional collaboration for product development across industries.

The Mechanical Engineer will design project requirements, manage engineering schedules, interface with clients, and support installation efforts while ensuring compliance with specifications. They will lead engineering teams, manage project scope, and communicate effectively across departments.

Design and analyze MEP systems across all project phases, prepare BIM models, drawings, and specifications, ensure code and sustainability conformance, coordinate permitting, support construction administration and commissioning, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff.