Industrial Mechanical Design Leader

9 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Gresham Smith Full time

Gresham Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead our Industrial Market team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm's Business Development Principals and serving as the primary technical representative for the firm in pursuing, proposing, and securing consulting services that support manufacturing clients.

The position will require the ability to prepare professional proposals for mechanical consulting services for potential projects, concisely conveying technical issues and related service offerings to clients. The strong ability to secure client confidence through effective communication is essential.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in mechanical engineering, with a proven track record of assisting clients through the feasibility, programming, and planning stages of industrial projects. They will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of mechanical design principles, including equipment specification, load calculation, ductwork and pipe sizing, HVAC system selection, and engineering report preparation.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will also possess strong leadership skills, with experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and leading cross-functional teams. They will be proficient in interpreting and creating PFDs, P&IDs, and UFDs, and have working knowledge of common plumbing and fire protection codes and standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • At least 13 years of experience in mechanical engineering systems design for Industrial/Manufacturing/Process projects
  • Professional Engineer license required
  • Outstanding knowledge of ASHRAE, IBC code set, and NFPA codes standards

Desirable Skills:

  • Digitally curious and comfortable working with coding and automation
  • Design automation skills, including parametric design tools like Dynamo and Grasshopper
  • Software coding skills, particularly in Python and C#
  • Experience with Revit's API and Power BI for data visualization

We estimate the salary for this role to be around $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on location and experience. If you are a highly skilled mechanical engineer looking to lead a dynamic team, please apply today.



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