Mechanical Engineering Studio Leader

DLR Group•Denver, CO

3d•$105,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Team Leader to oversee the design of mechanical systems for buildings across various sectors including Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, Justice/Civic, Science & Technology, and Energy. This role involves leading a mechanical engineering team to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit, managing project schedules, and collaborating with other disciplines in an integrated design environment. The position also includes management of Mechanical Engineers and Designers within the studio. The Mechanical Engineering Team Leader will manage the operations, execution, and expectations for the Mechanical Engineering Discipline in the Southwest region. Responsibilities include work planning for mechanical engineering projects, managing staff to meet profitability goals, assigning duties and balancing workloads for staff and personal achievement of profit and revenue growth, and scheduling/documenting meetings with staff and clients. The leader will partner with sector and practice leadership for personnel functions like recruitment, training, and evaluation. Business development support, including RFP processes and project interviews, is also a key aspect. Maintaining industry-leading workplace practices to foster a positive work environment is expected. The role involves developing mechanical designs from concept to construction completion, including calculations, reports, narratives, and coordination. Quality control of mechanical engineering plans and specifications, and directing personnel, vendors, and consultants are also core duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Licensed Mechanical Engineer.
8+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing and fire suppression systems.
Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
Prior experience leading teams of Engineers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage operations, execution, and expectations for the Mechanical Engineering Discipline in the Southwest region.
Workplan mechanical engineering projects and manage staff to execute work to the plan to achieve profitability goals.
Assign duties, responsibilities, and projects to personnel, properly balancing staffing and workload (team and personal) to achieve profit and revenue growth goals.
Schedule, facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients related to overall operations.
Partner with sector and practice leadership to perform all personnel functions such as recruitment, training, and evaluation of personnel.
Support business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organization that will build the DLR Group brand.
Maintain industry leading workplace practices to drive operating unit and culture towards a great place to work status.
Develop mechanical designs from concept through completion of construction, including engineering design calculations, detailed engineering reports and narratives, and coordination of mechanical design requirements.
Perform quality control of the mechanical engineering plans and specifications.
Direct or coordinate activities of personnel, vendors, and consultants.