Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas & Energy

DLR Group • Overland Park, KS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects. This role emphasizes gas piping for utility-scale generators, combined heat and power (CHP) systems, and emerging energy production technologies, serving a diverse client base. The engineer will lead design teams, produce construction documents using AutoCAD or Revit, manage project schedules, and collaborate with other disciplines within an integrated design framework. Responsibilities include leading the design process, preparing detailed drawings and calculations, and managing mechanical designers and project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 10+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and gas piping.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Revit and/or Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
• Experience with P&ID development
• Experience with fuel systems and generator integration
• Experience with PIPE-FLO, SmartPlant or AutoCAD Plant 3D

Responsibilities

• Lead design of mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on gas piping for utility scale generators, combined heat and power (CHP) systems, and emerging technologies in energy production.
• Lead mechanical engineering design teams to produce high-quality construction documents using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated designs.
• Lead the design process of mechanical systems and prepare detailed mechanical engineering drawings and calculations.
• Manage Mechanical Designers and/or other team members.
• Collaborate with other engineers and clients as part of our integrated design process.
• Create and coordinate documents using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Perform mechanical calculations including code research.
• Perform plumbing calculations including code research.
• Perform gas piping 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.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned
• Pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050
• Signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment
• Values: commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork
• Four-day in-office work model with flexibility to work elsewhere on Fridays
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer

What This Job Offers

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