at SmithGroup, Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?
The Chicagooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aEntry Level Mechanical Engineerto join our team.SmithGroup is a four-time award recipient of Chicago's Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune!
Working with us, you will:
Perform analysis, design and documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, plumbing systems, laboratory and process piping and controls under direct supervision.
Develop solutions to challenging HVAC issues with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform energy, heating and cooling load and computational fluid dynamic calculations.
Perform production for assigned engineering work and document changes to engineering drawings as instructed.
Assist in construction administration as directed.
May assist in developing proposal materials.
An ideal candidate has:
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year of related experience working (including summer, co-op or intern work) in the AE field.
LEED AP and Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.
Knowledge of building code concepts and specifications.
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Trane TRACE software, CAD, and theMicrosoft Office Suite (with advanced knowledge of Word and Excel).
SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.
If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledÂ
SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.
