Full-Time

Mechanical Engineer

Updated on 9/3/2026

Wight & Company

Wight & Company

201-500 employees

Integrated architecture, engineering, and construction services

Compensation Overview

$85k - $110k/yr

Darien, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited engineering program is required.
  • Four to eight years of related engineering experience is required.
  • A Professional Engineer license is required for the Engineer title; Designer is the designation if no license is held.
Responsibilities
  • Perform engineering analysis, design, and system selection for building applications with support of a senior engineer.
  • Ensure that designs conform to applicable building codes and project sustainability goals.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
  • Coordinate documentation submittals for permitting and regulatory review with multiple local agencies and jurisdictions.
  • Participate in project feasibility, conceptual planning, early planning, final design, construction, and post-occupancy activities with guidance from a senior engineer.
  • Convey technical solutions and performance objectives while ensuring alignment with client goals, project design, sustainability objectives, schedule, budget, constructability, and post-occupancy performance.
  • Lead the preparation of design documentation, including building information modeling models, drawings, and specifications, under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary architecture, engineering, sustainability, construction, and consultant teams to support integrated project delivery.
  • Research systems, products, building codes, and sustainable design practices to inform project decisions.
  • Perform construction-phase and post-occupancy activities, including submittal review, construction site observations, and commissioning conclusion.
  • Participate in cross-discipline career development, continuous learning opportunities, industry events, and internal training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master of Science degree from an accredited engineering program is a plus.
  • LEED or another sustainable building certification is a plus.

Wight & Company provides integrated design and delivery services by combining architecture, engineering, and construction under one roof. Its Design Led-Design Build approach brings design, engineering, and construction teams together early to streamline projects, supported by architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, MEP, structural, civil, and environmental engineering, plus construction management and general contracting. The firm differentiates itself through long-running, family-led leadership, a strong sustainability track record with LEED-certified projects, and commitments like AIA 2030 and SE 2050 to cut energy use and embodied carbon. Its goal is to deliver efficient, sustainable projects for public and private clients—moving toward net-zero buildings and lower environmental impact.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wight won 2025 AIA NEI awards for Field Elementary and Stevenson High School.
  • Its 2026 website highlights DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center, Oakton Sports Complex, and IBEW CTA training.
  • The firm is hiring interns and staff in 2026, signaling active project demand and pipeline depth.

What critics are saying

  • Wight depends heavily on Chicago-area public education and civic projects, delaying cash flows when boards stall.
  • The July 27, 2026 Chief Innovation Officer promotion signals pressure to catch up on AI-enabled delivery.
  • Large AEC firms can copy integrated delivery; without unique wins, Wight becomes a mid-market commodity by 2027.

What makes Wight & Company unique

  • Wight combines architecture, engineering, and construction under one contract, led by Mark Wight.
  • Its Design Led-Design Build model compresses handoffs, pricing, and schedule risk for clients.
  • Sustainability is core: Wight cited 20 years of LEED certification on August 14, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours