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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Milhouse Engineering and ConstructionChicago, Illinois, United States | Lombard, Illinois, United StatesHybrid, Onsite
Our Aviation team is truly expanding and we'd like to bring on a new
Senior Mechanical Engineer who will be essential in continuing our growth (across the country!).As a critical team member the Senior Mechanical Engineer will manage and design HVAC related projects for our design build projects within aviation; terminal design for large facilities like O'Hare, Midway, JFK and alike!

What you will do:


  • Design to client and regulatory requirements
  • Manage mid to large size projects to schedule and budget
  • Keep Milhouse Engineering management advised of all quality, schedule, and budget variances in a timely manner
  • Manage team resources to quality, schedule, and budget requirements
  • Shop drawing review and disposition
  • Preparing project documents and reports
  • Maintaining project files
  • Creating and enforcing project quality plan
  • Data and document entry into various platforms
  • Reporting safety, health, and quality issues to leadership
  • Prepare contract amendments, change order documentation, and claims documentation
  • Support proposal opportunities that are strategically aligned with your group
  • Participates in the RFP/RFQ process including, site visits, client meetings, scope development, preparation of project approach, technical execution plans, schedules, and interviews
  • System Calculations (Building Loads, Pump Calculation, etc.)

Your background:


  • 10 -15 years of mechanical engineering experience within Building Systems/Build Design
  • Proven experience supporting the RFP process and like bid functions
  • Experience working on building systems within aviation, facilities, terminals, building management designs and/or commercial builds on large scale
  • Extensive experience with HVAC design
  • Also advantageous is your experience with treatment plants, pumping stations, linear work and alike
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
  • Knowledge of CPM schedule analysis

Why Milhouse?


  • Entrepreneurial environment with exposure to our empowering Executive team
  • Encouraging, warm and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to grow and develop
  • Coffee, tea, breakfast and snacks provided in office
  • Happy hour on Thursday afternoons
  • Various socials throughout the year
  • Competitive pay and benefits package 
  • Milhouse University, a learning and developmental tool to up skill yourself in a class room style environment, virtual learning, or self paced online tutorials.

$110,000 - $135,000 a yearThe actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Why join the Aviation team? Here's why:


The Aviation team is a collaborative and multidisciplinary group that strives for the best results daily. As a melting pot of mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers as well as architects this offers our team exposure to many different facets of engineering and the ability to see how it all comes together to support our clients. Our team prides themselves on mentorship and ensures team members are partnered with one another to foster an environment of learning and development. This team in particular likes to connect on a professional and social level; after all we spend 5 days a week at work, so a strong sense of camaraderie is important! If you want to be a part of this synergetic environment, apply today!

Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.:


Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success.

Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction. Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day.Click here to see all of our awards and how many times we've won Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!

Important Notice to US Applicants


Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits List:


MedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceShort Term Disability Insurance401(k) PlanTransit Benefits ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Education & Development ProgramPaid HolidaysEmployee Referral ProgramWellness Program Employee Recognition ProgramLunch and LearnsMilhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training)Higher Level Professional Development/Certification supportPaid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood)Apply for this job

Life at Milhouse Engineering and Construction

Welcome Milhouse Engineering & Construction, Inc. (Milhouse) provides a diverse portfolio of professional engineering, architectural, and construction engineering services to a growing range of markets including Aviation, Construction, Education, Energy, Environmental, Facilities, Healthcare, Program Management, Site Civil, Transportation, and Water/Wastewater. About Engineering Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is a professional full service engineering and architecture firm providing a diverse portfolio of services and solutions to create a better environment. Milhouse was founded in 2001 and it's main office is located in Chicago, Illinois supported by an experienced and talented staff of more than 60 professionals. Over 40% of the Milhouse technical staff are licensed Professional Engineers (P.E.) and Architects (AIA). Additionally, Milhouse staff has certifications in various areas including: LEED AP, Program Management for Architects/Engineers, IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities, ICORS Documentation, OSHA Hazwoper, and PCC and Bituminous Level I and II. All employees who are required to visit construction sites have a minimum of a 10-hour OSHA card and all employees are trained in First Aid. Milhouse services is organized into 4 major disciplines: Architecture Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Quality2. Innovation3. Teamwork4. Collaboration5. Open Communication6. Continuous Learning7. Employee Development Programs8. Work-Life Balance Support9. Positive Company Culture10. Client Satisfaction Focus
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