Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
Our Mission
"We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities"
Our Values
- Safety Above All
- Invest In Our People & Service Our Clients
- Champion Diversity & Inclusion
- Engage With Our Communities
Job Overview
We are seeking a new Lead HVAC Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Lead HVAC Mechanical Engineer , you join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs. This opportunity can be located in either our Chicago or Downers Grove locations and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as mechanical lead from concept through construction closeout, owning HVAC scope, schedule and deliverables with minimal oversightLead the full HVAC design scope on projects, including permit drawings, load calculations, COMcheck documentation and construction administrationDevelop HVAC drawings and BIM models using Revit and AutoCAD; coordinate integration with architectural, structural and electrical disciplinesReview designs for compliance with the City of Chicago Building Code, Illinois codes and relevant standards (ASHRAE 90.1, 62.1, 55, 15; IMC; NFPA; IECC; SMACNA)Provide sealed technical documentation for submittals to permitting authoritiesInterface directly with clients, architects, and contractors to present and defend design decisionsLead mechanical coordination meetings and resolve cross-discipline conflictsConduct field visits for surveys, installation reviews, system troubleshooting and commissioning supportApply controls and BAS integration knowledge to ensure proper system functionalityPerform energy modeling and support compliance with energy codes and ASHRAE 90.1 requirementsSupport budgeting, estimating, and proposal development for mechanical scopes, including writing technical content for pursuitsDevelop and enforce mechanical design standards, templates and QA / QC processes for the teamMentor junior staff and support overall team growthRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) in IllinoisMinimum of seven years of experience in HVAC mechanical engineering design, with demonstrated ability to independently lead projectsStrong working knowledge of the City of Chicago Building Code, Illinois Plumbing Code, Illinois Energy Conservation Code, ASHRAE standards, IMC, NFPA, IECC, SMACNA and LEED guidelinesExperience with COMcheck and energy code compliance documentationExperience preparing and reviewing permit documents for the City of Chicago Department of Buildings and other Illinois authorities having jurisdictionProficiency with Revit and AutoCAD for mechanical designFamiliarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar project collaboration platformsExperience with Carrier HAP or equivalent load calculation softwareProficiency in Bluebeam Revu for markups and collaborationProficiency in Microsoft OfficeStrong communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to lead client discussions and coordinate across disciplinesStrong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesProject experience across sectors such as residential, public-sector, higher ed, industrial or mission-criticalPreferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related disciplinePermit experience outside Illinois, with knowledge of regional code variations and ability to adapt designs to local requirementsPlumbing system design (domestic water, sanitary, storm) and coordination with fire protection systemsWorking knowledge of electrical systems and how they integrate with mechanical and plumbing equipment (power requirements, controls, coordination)Field experience with system installation, BAS integration, troubleshooting, or commissioningExperience mentoring junior engineersBenefits
We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTOEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and moreSponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.
Salary Range : $149,760-174,720, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and / or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
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