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Mechanical Engineer

Woolpert · Chicago, IL; Coral Gables, FL; Fairview Heights, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA · $101.2k–$126.5k

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At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic Mechanical Engineering team. This position is responsible for leading engineering projects; overseeing project scope and schedule, performing mechanical HVAC engineering technical work on complex design projects, mentoring staff, applying proficiency in designing, analyzing, and reviewing Mechanical and Plumbing systems to ensure compliance with applicable clients and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Joining Woolpert's engineering team means becoming part of a dynamic and supportive environment where growth and creativity are not just encouraged but are integral to the team's success and Woolpert’s broader mission.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do as a Mechanical Engineer at Woolpert:

  • Design and support HVAC and mechanical systems for complex buildings, including air-cooled and liquid-cooled cooling systems, chilled water plants, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, and associated distribution systems.
  • Experience utilizing CFD modeling software, such as 6Sigma, to model and analyze airflow distribution, thermal performance, cooling effectiveness, and evaluation of multiple design scenarios in air-cooled and liquid-cooled projects.
  • Perform cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, airflow analysis, and mechanical system modeling to support high-density environments and critical infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to evaluate and present HVAC system alternatives, redundancy strategies, and cooling solutions to clients and project stakeholders.
  • Perform technical and QA/QC reviews to ensure the delivery of code-compliant, and high-quality engineering deliverables.
  • Develop and modify models, plans, details, and drawings of mechanical and plumbing engineering systems and components according to applicable standards and modeling techniques.
  • Effectively communicate and present HVAC and plumbing design concepts, system alternatives, and engineering solutions during multidisciplinary design reviews and project coordination meetings.
  • Motivate and inspire team members.
  • Conduct training sessions for internal employees when necessary.

Personal & Professional Growth

At Woolpert we place a high value on personal and professional growth, offering various o
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t. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range
$101,200 — $126,500 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.