Affiliated Engineers
Overview
Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At
Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) , we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors. From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility. AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work. At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future. As a
Mechanical Project Engineer
in our
Chicago
office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline. You will develop innovative and unique engineering solutions to align with project, client and project partner’s needs, and lead the discipline team in implementing the solutions.
Qualifications
Education:
BSME/BS AE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience). Experience:
10+ years of experience designing HVAC building systems for research, healthcare or higher education facilities. Licensure:
Professional engineering registration preferred. Software:
Proficiency in engineering design programs (e.g., Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.
Skills : Strong spoken and written communications, excellent organization and time management, quick technical comprehension, client-outcome focus, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and effective work both independently and in teams.
What You Can Expect
A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported. Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines. To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders. A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that\'s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 How to Apply
Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/ If you know someone who would thrive in this role, please share this posting with them directly via email or through your LinkedIn network. AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
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Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At
Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) , we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors. From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility. AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work. At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future. As a
Mechanical Project Engineer
in our
Chicago
office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline. You will develop innovative and unique engineering solutions to align with project, client and project partner’s needs, and lead the discipline team in implementing the solutions.
Qualifications
Education:
BSME/BS AE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience). Experience:
10+ years of experience designing HVAC building systems for research, healthcare or higher education facilities. Licensure:
Professional engineering registration preferred. Software:
Proficiency in engineering design programs (e.g., Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.
Skills : Strong spoken and written communications, excellent organization and time management, quick technical comprehension, client-outcome focus, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and effective work both independently and in teams.
What You Can Expect
A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported. Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines. To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders. A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that\'s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 How to Apply
Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/ If you know someone who would thrive in this role, please share this posting with them directly via email or through your LinkedIn network. AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
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