Senior Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Infrastructure

Dewberry • Orlando, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Thermal Infrastructure department in the Raleigh, NC and Orlando, FL offices. This role involves the design of thermal infrastructure systems and collaboration with a team of engineers across various disciplines, including structural, civil, and electrical. The MEPS group at Dewberry has extensive experience in high-performance buildings, net-zero energy design, renewable energy technologies, microgrids, energy storage systems, and decarbonization/electrification. They work with a diverse client base including universities, government agencies, and industrial manufacturers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer’s license.
• 15+ years of technical experience in the design of thermal distribution systems, central utility plants, and/or building mechanical systems.
• Self-motivated and well organized.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the design of institutional, educational, healthcare, laboratory and military projects is desired.
• Proven history of solid design work, meeting project deadlines and budgets, and working well in a team environment.
• Existing licensure in NC and/or VA is preferred.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or drafting is a plus.
• Experience in pipe stress modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings and specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates to meet project requirements.
• Design of thermal distribution systems, campus master planning, district and central utility plant design, building conversion design, and condition assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight, including code review, of all project work.
• Provide technical training and development of staff.
• Assist in establishing and improving standards, practices, guidelines, and specifications.
• Act as Engineer of Record.
• Provide 'on-the-spot' advice and decisions regarding technical aspects and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with all involved disciplines, including outside consultants.
• Serve as the technical interface with code officials and contractors.

Benefits

• Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Background screening will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services.

What This Job Offers

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