Associate Principal Engineer

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

DSI, Dynamic System a Quanta company is looking for an Associate Principal Engineer to serve as a senior engineering leader providing design and technical guidance across projects and disciplines (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related mechanical systems). Represents engineering as the subject-matter expert in client and project team meetings, upholds DSI's engineering standards firmwide, and manages a small group of engineers, including their staffing, development, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years of people management experience
• Expert-level knowledge of applicable systems design (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, etc.) and broader design engineering practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff, clients, and general contractors at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop an engineering team
• Strong public speaking and presentation ability
• Strong computer skills, including CAD/BIM tools and Microsoft Office (including Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Experience across multiple mechanical disciplines (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection)
• Design-build or mechanical contractor leadership experience
• Track record of developing engineers into senior/lead roles

Responsibilities

• Provide design and engineering guidance across departments and disciplines, ensuring DSI engineering standards are consistently upheld
• Stay current on industry trends, codes, and best practices, and share that knowledge across the engineering team
• Own conceptual design direction for assigned projects and review complex preliminary redline layouts used for estimating
• Perform or review advanced engineering calculations (heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, and related discipline-specific analysis) across HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection systems
• Conduct site inspections to confirm compliance with construction documents and resolve design issues that arise during construction
• Represent engineering as the technical subject-matter expert in project team and client meetings
• Take ownership of successful achievement of project engineering goals and objectives
• Manage a small team of engineers, including staffing, training, coaching, and performance management

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training, professional development, and support for licensure/professional association dues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior