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Mechanical Engineer

GMB, Rockford, IL, United States


Description
GMB is currently seeking a

Mechanical Engineer

to fill a role on our project teams. The ideal candidate is a humble and confident mechanical engineer with a passion for educational design and at least five (5) years of relevant experience. The purpose of this role is to support the technical aspects of mechanical project design, including code compliance, specifications, system integration and constructability.

Why Work with Us?
Our purpose is helping build strong communities through educational opportunity. We focus on projects within the educational ecosystem, from Pre‑K through Higher Education and spaces in our community that support lifelong learning. Our integrated team works together on a wide range of project types—building design, performance engineering, communications campaigns, branding, enrollment marketing, financial analysis, projections and planning—and we’re proud of the impact that our work has on the lives and trajectories of students across the United States.

As a Mechanical Engineer at GMB you will

Participate in project team meetings and attend construction meetings with the client and project manager.

Build collaborative professional working relationships with various disciplines.

Prepare building models, detailed construction documents, load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, hydronic system design, and specifications.

Develop expertise in a wide variety of complex and high‑efficiency mechanical systems.

Regularly communicate with Project Manager(s) and team members to understand any changes to project design, scope, schedule and budget. Complete work in a timely manner and alert team members when a change in scope of work occurs.

Create and maintain a positive relationship of trust with clients regarding your area of expertise.

Knowledge and Experience
We are excited about the knowledge you bring. For this role, we are seeking someone with developing knowledge who works independently on individual tasks and has the ability to co‑own projects with decreasing guidance.

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.

5+ years relevant experience in mechanical system design.

Experience coordinating work with multidisciplinary project teams.

Demonstrated understanding of the creation and interpretation of construction drawings and specifications, mechanical standards, regulations, and building codes.

Ability to successfully prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.

Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook.

What Might Set You Apart?

Pursuing licensure or licensed professional engineer (PE) preferred.

Skill in the use of Autodesk Revit to produce mechanical design documents.

Comfort with communicating professionally with internal and external customers across all levels of an organization.

Demonstrated passion for the field of mechanical engineering and architectural engineering consulting.

Excellent communication skills.

Ideal Candidate

A self‑starter with great time management who thrives in an environment with cross‑discipline collaboration and team‑level decision making.

An individual who contributes beyond themselves, is motivated by their team's success and works hard to ensure it.

Someone who enjoys trying new ideas and constantly improving.

Additional Information
We are an employee‑owned company. This means that 100% of the ownership at GMB is held by us as employees. Your role as a teammate will have a direct impact on the company's actions and result in a share in its profits.

GMB operates as a network of teams that come together around specific goals, working toward our overarching purpose. We also offer a flexible workplace that empowers each person to decide where and how they work best. Our inclusive, people‑first culture encourages teams to collaborate, communicate and find fulfillment personally and professionally, regardless of location or schedule.

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