Top Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL

Design and engineer mechanical material-handling systems including conveyors and sortation. Create layouts, specs, RFQs, BOMs; perform load and throughput calculations; support installation, commissioning, site surveys, validation, cost estimation, and cross-functional design integration.

Lead mechanical engineering for medium-to-large material handling and conveyor projects from design through installation. Provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with customer requirements, manage deliverables, schedules, change orders, and cross-functional coordination. Mentor project engineers, resolve technical and constructability issues, review engineering drawings, and drive continuous improvement in engineering quality and project execution.

Lead mechanical design SME for global data center projects. Provide technical leadership on mechanical systems design, ensure compliance with standards, manage consultants, review designs at stage gates, support commissioning and operations, engage supply chain, and drive innovation in efficiency, resilience and buildability across hyperscale and AI compute facilities.

Lead complex mechanical engineering projects for data center infrastructure nationwide. Provide technical direction and mentorship, perform HVAC and CFD analysis, set efficiency KPIs, support urgent mechanical incidents, ensure design compliance with ASHRAE/ASME/Uptime, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cooling and mechanical system performance.

Lead mechanical engineer responsible for complex HVAC design (ductwork, piping, equipment selection), Revit/BIM modeling, QA/QC review, mentoring staff, interfacing with clients, construction administration, value engineering, site visits, and project coordination across large building projects.

Lead mechanical engineering for large-scale HVAC systems including ductwork, piping, equipment selection, and specification. Perform Revit/BIM modeling, energy modeling, QA/QC, mentor designers, manage multiple projects, interface with clients and design teams, conduct site visits, respond to RFIs and change orders, and support construction administration and value engineering.

The Hydro-Mechanical Engineer will collaborate on hydro projects, focusing on mechanical design and project goals, and perform inspections and evaluations.

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will lead the design of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, collaborate with clients, and oversee project management in manufacturing environments.

Develop and coordinate mechanical/HVAC BIM models in Revit and AutoCAD, produce construction documentation and shop drawings, maintain organized BIM project files, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate integration and project workflows.

The role involves designing structural specifications, reviewing projects for compliance, mentoring junior engineers, and providing proposal support while ensuring project deadlines are met.

Perform engineering and design tasks for rotating equipment (seals, couplings, bearings, filters). Conduct seal, fluid control and coupling calculations; support product development and testing, including test rig setup, execution, and reporting. Provide field troubleshooting, failure analysis, CAD guidance, materials/specifications, technical presentations, and customer support.

The Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical leads mechanical design projects, oversees project engineers, ensures quality adherence, and mentors the engineering team.

The Mechanical Project Engineer manages project requirements, develops system designs, prepares deliverables, and ensures quality control while advising clients and coordinating project timelines.

Lead mechanical engineering for medium-to-large material handling and conveyor projects from design through installation. Provide technical leadership, review scopes and drawings, produce 3D models, manage deliverables and schedules, coordinate cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, resolve installation issues, and drive continuous improvement in engineering quality and project execution.

The Mechanical Engineer - Hydronics will own the hydronic distribution architecture for modular data centers, focusing on design, commissioning, and serviceability of liquid-cooled systems.

The Hydro Mechanical Engineer designs and commissions hydro turbines, performs mechanical calculations, oversees FEA and CFD analysis, and coordinates with various engineers. Responsibilities include technical reviews, vendor assessments, site inspections, and compliance with industry standards.

Lead the Mechanical Engineering Department, manage design teams, oversee project stages, ensure compliance, and participate in technical reviews and proposals.

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

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

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.

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.