Mechanical Assessor II

CannonDesign

Mechanical Assessor II evaluating mechanical systems and leading condition assessments for asset facilities. Collaborating in a remote role supporting projects across the U.S.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeChicago • California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,600 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct on-site facility condition assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings, evaluating mechanical and plumbing building systems. This includes identifying deficiencies of HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, cooling towers, chillers, and boilers and providing written narratives of the description, critical issue, and recommendations to remediate
Work with client and other on-site personnel to assess client assets by maintaining a typical daily walk rate from 100,000 to 225,000 square feet per day
Determine condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures
Provide technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical issues
Identify recommendations for correction and describe in technical detail for future project planning and cost estimating
Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous workorders, and operations information
Prepare project progress documentation for project manager review
Review work of peers and actively participate in post-project reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 4 years’ of related experience required.
Experience with mechanical systems to perform a comprehensive evaluation of HVAC, plumbing, and other building equipment
Direct experience in conducting facility condition assessments for mechanical and plumbing equipment strongly preferred.
Experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions strongly preferred.
Prior cost estimating experience is a plus
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD is required
Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Demonstrated experience with Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Tablets and Mobile device tools preferred
Must be willing to travel up to 40% for out-of-town assignments. On average, projects include one week in the field, followed by two weeks in office
Must be physically able to walk the stated areas each day, climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders, walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy
An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical Systems EvaluationPlumbing System AssessmentTechnical Report WritingDeficiency IdentificationProject Documentation Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProject ManagementInterpersonal Skills