Mechanical - Entry Level

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed Engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial and science and technology.

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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Under supervision of a professional engineer may perform uncomplicated designs of ductwork, piping, controls and equipment selection for HVAC systems for building design. As necessary assist with Plumbing and Fire Protection Designs.
• Prepare Building Load Calculations using modeling software under supervisory direction.
• May prepare Energy Models using appropriate software correct parameters with supervisory oversight.
• Assist in Revit / BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases with supervisory oversight. As necessary perform Revit / BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection systems.
• May assist / coordinate with specifications as a member of the design team.
• May write draft reports to be reviewed by a senior engineer.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with the contract documents.
• May perform job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Chicago, IL office is $27.27 / hr. to 34.08 / hr. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.cannondesign.com / careers / benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and / or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.