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The Mechanical Engineer builds on foundational experience to take independent ownership of portions of project design, documentation, and coordination.\nAbout HED\nWe are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.\nPosition Summary\nThis role is trusted to perform mechanical engineering tasks with minimal supervision and supports project delivery from concept through construction. The Mechanical Engineer III serves as a technical contributor and emerging mentor, contributing to calculations, code research, QAQC, and coordination across disciplines. Individuals in this role are expected to deepen their technical knowledge, begin supporting client interaction, and develop the critical thinking required for future engineering leadership roles.\nEssential Functions\nLead design development and calculations for assigned mechanical systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.\nIndependently perform mechanical design tasks - such as load calculations, equipment sizing, controls sequences and diagrams, and code compliance checks - with minimal input.\nPrepare technical documentation for mechanical systems, including system descriptions and narratives, Division 21, 22 & 23 specifications, equipment schedules, and redline markups.\nDevelop and review mechanical system layouts in Revit - including HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection - in coordination with architectural and structural backgrounds.\nCoordinate mechanical design with internal disciplines and external consultants to resolve design conflicts and progress design.\nReview and respond to mechanical RFIs and submittals with support from engineers \nPerform field verification for mechanical conditions, assist with punch walks, and participate in mechanical construction observation visits.\nParticipate in early-phase design strategy discussions and support mechanical discipline leads with technical insight.\nEngage in internal QAQC processes and perform peer reviews of mechanical drawings and documentation for code compliance and drafting consistency.\nBegin mentoring mechanical designers and interns in software use, modeling best practices, documentation standards, and calculation basics.\nParticipate in internal and external project meetings, and support the preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up documentation with a focus on mechanical scope.\nTrack and manage hours on assigned work and assist in project planning discussions regarding scope and resource allocation.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent, required. \nP.E. licensure required.\n5+ years of experience in the AEC industry preferred.\nCandidates must be able to go to either our Chicago or Detroit office in a hybrid schedule. This is required.\nAn understanding of the financial status of projects as they progress, development of cost budgets for projects, value of client relationships and be able to deliver projects with a focus on the quality is preferred. \nWritten and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required.\nStrong organizational skills required. \nRevit experience required. \nExperience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required. \nDetail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required. \nAbility to work well with others under deadline situations required.\nPhysical Requirements\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.\nVisual acuity to perform responsibilities.\nWork Environment\nWe embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture. \nThe office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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