Project Engineer - Mechanical

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Do more than just build! At dbHMS we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client’s vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide.

Our Design Studio team in our Chicago office is seeking a Project Engineer
. This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kinds of spaces.

Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine‑tuning your skills along with offering a supportive office culture, diverse workforce, flexible work schedules, and regular social events. At dbHMS you will find everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

dbHMS is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing a safe, accessible workplace. Most duties will be performed in an office environment. dbHMS currently operates with both hybrid and remote‑only work policies. The remainder of the duties will be performed in a combination of office environment and construction/field environment which will involve trips to project sites.

When in the field the employee must be able to climb stairs and endure typical construction site conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional overnight travel may be required depending on employee’s home location. Frequent local field visits in the office metro area will be necessary. A valid and clean driver’s license is required.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Insurance – Health, Dental, Vision and Life
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Trade Organization dues Re‑imbursement
• Waiting period may apply.

A Project Engineer within dbHMS has a proficient level of understanding within a given design discipline, and at least a basic understanding of all other disciplines within the Design Studio (MEP trades). Project Engineers are expected to complete all design project related tasks with some guidance from Senior Engineers, and effectively leverage those expert resources to further their own understanding as well as address complex or new system solutions.

As such, Project Engineers will typically find themselves continuing to learn from Senior Engineers while simultaneously teaching and mentoring junior Engineers.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable representing the company to external clients as well as other industry professionals (Contractors, Manufacturer Representatives, etc.), which is paramount in design and construction of a project, as well as building and maintaining industry relationships.

• Technical
  • Understand building codes, their intent, and their application.
  • Understand major systems and the relationships between major components.
  • Complete advanced calculations for service and equipment sizing.
  • Write specifications for simple and complex systems.
  • Write technical reports and existing condition studies.
  • Find opportunities for efficiency and develop tools for engineering calculations.
  • Implement constructability in systems design including equipment and distribution.
  • Capable of executing a wide range of projects or system typologies.
• Project Design
  • Understand a project's goals including program, scope, and budget.
  • Propose multiple design/system approaches that are acceptable to clients.
  • Survey existing buildings and identify discipline specific systems and components.
  • Establish all necessary drawings and specifications to document a complete design (ex. floor plans, schematic diagrams, schedules, details, etc.).
  • Represent their technical discipline in both internal and external meetings.
• Construction Management
  • Review and…