Hybrid Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical HVAC Leader
HED
Chicago, IL · Posted November 3, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for government pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest684 jobs · of 51
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Rankings about engineering jobs
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- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among mechanical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for mechanical engineers: 8% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
...HED is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years in the AEC industry to lead major projects from concept through construction administration. You will own mechanical design delivery, QAQC, and interdisciplinary coordination, and you will mentor junior engineers while...