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Senior Mechanical BIM Engineer

Powell Industries Northlake, IL

Northlake, IL

1mo ago Closed

Full time Senior Autodesk Construction Cloud BIM

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 12, 2026).

Job Description

Powell Industries offers an onsite opportunity in Northlake, IL with a collaborative culture and pathways for professional growth. The benefits package includes health insurance, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, paid time off, company sponsored wellness programs, and a supportive, team oriented environment. The role centers on designing and coordinating BIM driven layouts and documentation for electrical and mechanical building systems using Revit, while serving as a liaison between project managers and customers.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of project scope, drawings, specifications, phasing plans, MEP interrelationships, construction sequencing, and the project schedule.
Facilitate problem solving and coordination among MEP subcontractors during construction.
Validate MEP design issues and propose alternative solutions as needed.
Incorporate all MEP changes and as built information into field drawings.
Support scope review, budgeting, and justification of MEP change orders.
Create, coordinate, and manage MEP related materials, systems, and shop drawing submittals.
Ensure all MEP coordination activities align with quality documentation and record requirements.
Integrate client markups and comments into relevant deliverables.
Download drawings and information from sources such as the web, SharePoint, FTP, and project portals.
Maintain solid working knowledge of current modeling tools used by Powell, including creating and coordinating Revit families, views, browser structure, sheets, schedules, and filters.
Order materials as needed for projects.
Interface with sales, customers, and the shop to support project success.
Translate verbal and written direction into functional design documents.
Proofread and edit documents with minimal supervision.
Distribute documents on behalf of the design team via website, internet, or hard copy as required.
Integrate data such as spreadsheets, photos, images, and word processing files into Revit projects and deliverables.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
Minimum five years of experience in a similar MEP coordination role within a BIM environment.
Fluency with the current version of Autodesk Revit.
Ability to read 2D plans, whether electronically or on paper.
Proficiency with Autodesk NavisWorks and Autodesk Design Review, plus working knowledge of 3D layout and design.

Technologies

Autodesk Revit
Autodesk NavisWorks
Autodesk Design Review
ACC
SharePoint
FTP
Oracle
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook

Benefits

Health insurance
401k savings
Annual bonus potential
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Company sponsored wellness programs
Collaborative work environment

Preferred Qualifications

Basic understanding of power systems
Advanced drafting and CAD skills

Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements

Basic computer skills with Oracle, Word, and Excel
Ability to create Revit work sets and understand the Revit work sharing process via ACC or similar
Ability to order materials electronically
Document and archive work in accordance with Powell retention requirements
Commitment to confidentiality and compliance with Powell non disclosure requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Oracle experience preferred
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adapting to changing priorities
Comfort working under time constraints with a positive attitude
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self motivated, proactive, and an effective team player
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff, vendors, clients, and management

Working and Environmental Conditions

The position principally involves an office setting with occasional work in the shop environment and exposure to shop elements. There may be field-based work at construction sites or active client facilities. Powell Industries is committed to safe working conditions and provides necessary safety equipment and programs to minimize hazards. Employees should adhere to all safety practices and company policies. Physical demands are typical of this role and may include using hands to operate tools and reaching, with reasonable accommodations available as needed.

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