DLR Group

Senior Mechanical Engineer

DLR Group$85K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
  • 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, focusing on HVAC and plumbing.
  • Strong understanding of the design and construction process across disciplines.
  • Proficient in Autodesk Revit usage.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of mechanical building systems for diverse sectors.
  • Create and coordinate mechanical documents using Revit.
  • Perform mechanical and HVAC calculations, including code research.
  • Conduct plumbing and fire protection calculations with code compliance.
  • Write and review project specifications effectively.
  • Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals.
  • Manage mechanical project teams and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned firm where every staff member is invested in client success.
  • Engaged interdisciplinary teams focus on collaboration and information sharing.
  • Commitment to sustainability goals such as the 2030 Challenge and ME2040.
  • Flexible four-day in-office work model.
  • Values of creativity, teamwork, and environmental stewardship are emphasized.
Full Job Description
Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Position Summary

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading design of mechanical systems for buildings across a variety of sectors including Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, Justice/Civic and Energy. You will lead mechanical engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.

You will be responsible for leading the design process of mechanical building systems and preparing detailed mechanical engineering drawings and calculations. Responsibilities include management of Mechanical Designers and/or other team members.

The successful candidate will
  • 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.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
  • 8+ 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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • LEED accreditation.
  • Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
  • Building energy modeling experience.


DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values - commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork - we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

About DLR Group

DLR Group is a leading architecture and engineering firm that was founded in 1966. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and has offices throughout the United States and abroad. DLR Group provides a wide range of services including architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design. The company is committed to sustainability and has a strong reputation for designing high-performance buildings that are energy-efficient and environmentally responsible. DLR Group is also involved in the community and supports various local organizations and events.
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