Mechanical Engineer

Job Description Job Description Metra is the rail system serving the six-county Chicago area. Metra provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 243 stations over 11 routes totaling nearly 500 route miles. We remain one of the largest and most complex rail systems in North America, with a service area encompassing more than 3,700 square miles.

Reporting directly to the Director, Electrical Engineering, the Mechanical Engineer II will perform the mechanical design, engineering, construction management, and maintenance assistance on Metra commuter railroad lines, including yards, shops, substation systems, facilities, commuter stations, and Metra’s headquarters. Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance 401k Paid time off Responsibilities: Prepare design packages, including drawings, mechanical equipment specifications, and cooling and heating load calculations for various facilities and Building Automation System (BAS) control systems to ensure compliance with National and Chicago Mechanical and plumbing codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and mechanical industry standards. Perform construction management duties (bidding, contract awarding, monitoring and inspecting job sites, resolving construction problems, contract modifications, change orders, and invoice payments).

Supervise the consultant blanket contracts; develop scope of work and organize design meetings, including phase reviews. Provide capital and maintenance project cost estimates and studies to determine accuracy and effectiveness of the designs; develop project construction schedules; and completes Grant Department project request forms and budget costs estimates. Provide direction and field assistance to maintenance electricians and outside contractors in recognizing and evaluating the condition and performance of existing mechanical and electrical systems.

Requirements: Must have Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to #1, must have five (5) years of Mechanical Engineering experience in design of mechanical systems, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm and fueling systems, compressed air system, BAS control and other railroad specific mechanical systems. Must have working knowledge of AUTOCADD or Microstation software.

Knowledge of quality assurance and control management procedures, Hourly Analysis Program (HAP), Trane cooling and heating load software, and BAS controls. Knowledge of Chicago Mechanical Code, Chicago Building Code, and NFPA, ASHRAE, plumbing codes. Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers. Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

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Plan to attend this event! (Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.) Pre-Register online at: https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/arlington -heights-job-fair-apr2026/