Mechanical Systems Engineer

Who is CenTrio? CenTrio is a leading provider of sustainable energy services for higher education, healthcare campuses, and cities, managing utility infrastructures across 10 U.S. cities and serving over 170+ million square feet. We deliver efficient electricity, steam, hot water, and chilled water, offering reduced costs, lower emissions, and exceptional reliability. As a subsidiary of a global Infrastructure Investment Consortium, CenTrio benefits from strong financial backing and manages high-quality, long-term assets that ensure stable, growing cash flows. CenTrio is planning an aggressive growth strategy during the next 30 years. CenTrio will expand the existing district energy systems, build new systems in other parts of the cities already located, pursue growth to expand its public-private partnerships with higher education and healthcare customers (both Design-Build-Finance-Operations-Maintain and other types of long-term concession arrangements), add to its power generation portfolio, introduce alternate fuels and technologies, and provide services to other municipalities. Why Join CenTrio? CenTrio offers a dynamic and friendly work environment, dedicated to nurturing a top-notch team culture! Additionally, CenTrio offers an array of fabulous benefits and perks. • Medical Benefits first day of hire o Medical, dental, vision, Life & AD&D benefits o Option of supplemental Life & AD&D benefits o Company paid High-Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan • 401k plan with 5% match • Training Opportunities and career progression • Competitive salaries that reflect the value of skills and experience • Dynamic and friendly work environment in a rapidly expanding industry with a national presence • 24-hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline • Corporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options) JOB DESCRIPTION The Mechanical Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the Senior Director of Engineering in all technical aspects of the Chicago district cooling system including system operation, optimization & expansion; project development, budgeting & management; new customer analysis; and customer site reliability. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience, and is expected to bring a structured, collaborative, detail-oriented and proactive approach. The ideal candidate must have a willingness to learn, drive to continuously improve, and is team-centric with strong integrity. Core Responsibilities • Monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of customer energy transfer station sensors, equipment and control systems • Designing, planning, budgeting, and managing customer energy transfer station refurbishment projects • Assist in designing, planning, budgeting, and managing new construction projects • Provide technical support for business development initiatives including project feasibility, technology assessment and budgeting • Interface with customers on technical issues • Provide operating summaries and reports of plants and customer sites • Assist with metered data assessments in support of billing, performance analysis, and forecasting • Interface with local agencies for permitting and regulatory compliance • Assist with distribution system street work planning and management • Other technical/engineering activities that may be identified to aid in reaching company goals Working Style to Be Successful in This Role: • Demonstrates exceptional initiative and execution skills • Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills including being capable of developing and maintaining positive relationships internally and externally • Highly analytical with a keen attention to detail • Delivers high-quality work with speed and accuracy • Adapts quickly in a dynamic, complex, and fast-paced environment, managing changing priorities effectively • Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently with minimal supervision Professional Experience & Knowledge: • Bachelor's degree in engineering required o Mechanical systems experience is essential o Process and power systems experience highly desirable o Civil and structural experience is desirable • Five years' professional experience • Experience with at least one of the following: o District energy o Mechanical engineering design o Project engineering o Project management o Process engineering o Power engineering • Ability to travel to and work daily in downtown Chicago (office and on job sites) • Strong analytical skills • Excellent organizational skills • Strong problem-solving skills • Independent thinker Technical Skills & Requirements: • Strong oral and written communication abilities • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for creating spreadsheets and using formulas • Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, AFT Fathom desirable • Control systems and data acquisition systems experience is desirable • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail Conditions of Employment: • Successful completion of Criminal Background Check and Drug Test • Valid Illinois State Driver's License • All certifications/licenses must be up to date Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) CenTrio maintains a steadfast commitment to a proactive safety culture, with HSE being a collective responsibility throughout the organization. Your HSE accountability also encompasses: • Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures • Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested • Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisor • Adhere to various PPE requirements of the position which may include hearing protection, eye protection, hand protection, steel toe footwear, head protection, fall-protection, respirators (half-face and full-face) DISCLAIMER The preceding position description is intended to provide the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be a detailed description of the position or be interpreted as a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position. DIVERSITY STATEMENT We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team. CenTrio is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse work force that reflects the multicultural nature of the nation and our world and bring unique strengths and abilities which contribute to CenTrio.

Created: 2026-03-04