Senior Mechanical Engineer
trinity technology solutionsSpringfield (IL)
$110,000 - $150,000 per year
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trinity technology solutionsSpringfield (IL)
SENIORITY
Manager
SALARY
$110,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Champaign, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: On-site preferred (Hybrid/Remote considered)
Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 annually
Vendor fee-3%Local candidates only
Job Summary:
An established, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Illinois-based team. This role supports a diverse portfolio of projects across government, higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to manage complex mechanical systems from concept through construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a senior mechanical engineer across all phases of project development, including client coordination, pre-design, final design, site visits, meetings, and project management
- Conduct existing conditions surveys and document findings using PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, sections, elevations, and technical details
- Lead the conceptual development and detailed design of process, mechanical, and plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards
- Maintain overall responsibility for engineering and design execution related to mechanical and plumbing systems
- Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, electrical, and controls disciplines to resolve complex design and coordination challenges
- Prepare and organize construction drawings, technical specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates
- Develop engineering solutions, cost estimates, bills of materials, and project schedules
- Apply in-depth knowledge of mechanical, piping, and plumbing codes and industry standards
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited engineering program in the United States
Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Experience:
15+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer within an MEP or multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm Proven experience delivering complex mechanical and plumbing systems for institutional, healthcare, industrial, or commercial projects
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and RevitStrong understanding of mechanical, piping, and plumbing design principles
- Experience preparing PFDs, P&IDs, construction documents, and technical specifications
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to coordinate across disciplines
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy
- Why This Role
- Opportunity to lead complex, high-impact engineering projects
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Flexibility for hybrid or remote work arrangements (based on experience)
- Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential
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