Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical

DLR Group•Washington, DC

1d•$84,700 - $161,200•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer with a focused skillset on data center projects. The Mechanical Engineer for Mission Critical Projects is responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of mechanical systems for high-performance, technically complex facilities such as data centers, laboratories, clean rooms, and critical infrastructure environments. This role involves collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative, efficient, and scalable HVAC and cooling solutions that meet strict reliability and redundancy requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
10+ years of experience in a MEP or integrated design firm working on commercial/public projects, including the design of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection building systems on complex projects.
5+ years of experience of design experience related to data centers.
Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC, plumbing and fire protection building systems on complex projects.
Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer.
LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
Experience and interest in sustainable building design.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
Create and coordinate documents using Revit.
Perform mechanical/HVAC calculations including code research.
Perform plumbing/fire protection calculations including code research.
Write and review specifications.
Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals.
Conduct site visits when needed.
Manage mechanical project teams and/or interdisciplinary project teams.