About this Role
DSI, Dynamic System a Quanta company is looking for an Associate Principal Engineer to serve as a senior engineering leader providing design and technical guidance across projects and disciplines (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related mechanical systems). Represents engineering as the subject-matter expert in client and project team meetings, upholds DSI's engineering standards firmwide, and manages a small group of engineers, including their staffing, development, and performance.
What You'll Do
- Provide design and engineering guidance across departments and disciplines, ensuring DSI engineering standards are consistently upheld
- Stay current on industry trends, codes, and best practices, and share that knowledge across the engineering team
- Own conceptual design direction for assigned projects and review complex preliminary redline layouts used for estimating
- Perform or review advanced engineering calculations (heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, and related discipline-specific analysis) across HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection systems
- Conduct site inspections to confirm compliance with construction documents and resolve design issues that arise during construction
- Represent engineering as the technical subject-matter expert in project team and client meetings
- Take ownership of successful achievement of project engineering goals and objectives
- Manage a small team of engineers, including staffing, training, coaching, and performance management
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 12+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years of people management experience
- Expert-level knowledge of applicable systems design (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, etc.) and broader design engineering practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff, clients, and general contractors at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop an engineering team
- Strong public speaking and presentation ability
- Strong computer skills, including CAD/BIM tools and Microsoft Office (including Excel)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience across multiple mechanical disciplines (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection)
- Design-build or mechanical contractor leadership experience
- Track record of developing engineers into senior/lead roles
What You'll Get
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training, professional development, and support for licensure/professional association dues
