Mechanical Engineer

STV Incorporated; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mechanical systems for a broad portfolio of buildings. You will guide projects from concept through construction administration and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires 7+ years of HVAC and building systems experience, a PE license, and proficiency with Revit/BIM. You will mentor junior staff, perform energy modeling and code reviews, and help deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; PE license required.
• Minimum 7 years of HVAC/mechanical design experience for diverse facilities.
• Experience leading mechanical design tasks and mentoring juniors.
• Proficiency with Revit and BIM workflows; HVAC load calculations.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, codes; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and deliver HVAC and mechanical systems for building projects.
• Prepare construction documents, reports, specs and cost estimates.
• Perform load calculations, energy modeling, and code reviews.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and BIM staff; lead workstreams.
• Stay current with building technologies and decarbonisation strategies.

Skills

HVAC design

Revit/BIM workflows

Energy modelling

Project leadership

Communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

BIM-based design workflows

Job description

STV is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings team. This position is responsible for leading the design and delivery of mechanical systems for a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, federal, transportation and public‑sector projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout all phases of project development, from concept and schematic design through construction administration. The successful candidate will support the planning, design and delivery of mechanical building systems for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects. This position will contribute to high‑quality, code‑compliant solutions from early design through construction while supporting client relationships, technical coordination and staff development.

Experience 7+ years.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, design and deliver HVAC and mechanical systems for building‑focused projects. Develop mechanical design concepts and perform engineering calculations, system sizing and equipment selections. Prepare construction documents, design reports, technical specifications and cost estimates. Perform HVAC load calculations, energy modeling, ventilation analyses, life‑cycle cost evaluations and code compliance reviews. Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, plumbing/fire protection engineers and other project stakeholders. Support project leadership activities, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting and resource planning. Lead mechanical tasks and workstreams while coordinating deliverables across multidisciplinary project teams. Meet with clients to discuss project requirements, present technical recommendations and support resolution of design issues. Mentor and guide junior engineers, designers and BIM/Revit staff. Stay current with evolving building technologies, energy codes, decarbonisation strategies and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in HVAC and mechanical systems design for commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional, transportation and government facilities. Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design tasks or projects and mentoring junior technical staff. Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water and heating hot water systems, ventilation and exhaust systems, building automation and controls coordination and energy‑efficient building systems. Proficiency with Revit and BIM‑based design workflows, including 3D mechanical modelling. Experience using HVAC load calculation and energy modelling software. Competency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel. Working knowledge of ASHRAE standards and guidelines, NFPA standards, building codes, mechanical codes, energy codes and applicable local/state requirements. Experience preparing specifications, technical reports, construction documents, calculations and cost estimates. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, agencies and project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

SCIF / Secure Facility design experience. Focused experience with federal, state agency, local municipal, transportation or public‑sector facility projects. Experience with decarbonisation, electrification, net‑zero and high‑performance building initiatives. Experience with computational energy analysis, building performance modelling and commissioning support.

Compensation Range

$109,374.13 - $124,999.01

Benefits

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back‑Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.