Senior Mechanical Engineer

DLR Group•Omaha, NE

25d

About The Position

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of building mechanical systems across sectors including higher education, culture and performing arts, healthcare, K-12, justice/civic, and energy. The role leads mechanical engineering teams in producing high-quality construction documents using Revit and manages project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of an integrated design team, the Senior Mechanical Engineer collaborates with other disciplines to develop integrated building designs, leads the mechanical systems design process, and prepares detailed engineering drawings and calculations. The role also includes managing Mechanical Designers and/or other team members. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
8–10 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 ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
Knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation.
Experience with BIM, including Autodesk Revit workflow.
Building energy modeling experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of the integrated design process.
Create and coordinate documents using Revit.
Perform mechanical/HVAC calculations, including code research.
Perform plumbing and 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.
Lead the design of building mechanical systems and prepare detailed mechanical engineering drawings and calculations.
Manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements and lead mechanical engineering teams in producing construction documents.