Senior Mechanical Engineer

DLR Group•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at DLR Group, an integrated design firm, you will lead the design of mechanical systems for various building sectors including Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, Justice/Civic, and Energy. This role involves leading mechanical engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and managing project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. You will collaborate closely with other disciplines as part of an integrated design team to create highly integrated building designs. Your responsibilities also include leading the design process of mechanical building systems, preparing detailed mechanical engineering drawings and calculations, and managing Mechanical Designers and/or other team members. DLR Group is 100% employee-owned and committed to elevating the human experience through design, pursuing goals of the 2030 Challenge, ME2040, SE2050, and is a signatory of the China Accord and AIA 2030 Commitment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
7+ 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
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

Lead design of mechanical systems for buildings across a variety of sectors including Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, Justice/Civic and Energy
Lead mechanical engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit
Manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements
Collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs
Lead the design process of mechanical building systems
Prepare detailed mechanical engineering drawings and calculations
Manage Mechanical Designers and/or other team members
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