Mechanical Engineer

DB Engineering Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible vacation

Sick leave

Life insurance

EAP

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Bonus program

Job summary

DB Engineering Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 5–15 years of experience to tackle challenging building infrastructure projects. You will lead HVAC and building automation initiatives, analyze system performance, and guide cross-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient, sustainable outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a PE? preference, strong project management and client-relations skills, and a passion for data analytics. Join us in redefining mechanical engineering in the built environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• 5–15 years of mechanical engineering experience in building infrastructure.
• Proven HVAC systems and building automation experience.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-relations abilities.
• Mentorship and leadership capabilities; data analytics skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Experience with large commercial HVAC systems, chillers, DX, AHUs, VAVs.
• Analyze building systems operation and design with analytics.
• Stay current with industry codes and best practices.
• Review designs to improve efficiency, sustainability, cost.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, provide technical solutions.
• Act as primary client contact and communicate updates.
• Collect and analyze building data for operation improvements.
• Own project scope and supervise junior engineers.
• Anticipate client needs and mitigate risks; address blockers.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building automation

Project management

Leadership

Data analytics

Data visualization

Communication

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license (advantage)

Job description

Join Us in Redefining What’s Possible in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer (5 – 15 years’ experience)

Are you a mechanical engineer who thrives tackling challenges beyond the traditional blueprint? We're seeking a visionary Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative team, where your creativity and problem-solving skills will drive groundbreaking solutions.

In this role, you won’t just be applying standard engineering practices; you’ll be exploring new frontiers and redefining what’s possible. If you're excited by the idea of working on pioneering projects that blend engineering with other disciplines, and you're ready to make a real impact in the built environment, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team that’s not just engineering the future, but reinventing it.

We are looking for someone with HVAC&R / Building Systems experience, and a passion for learning. Curiosity about technology and data is a big plus, but experience not required. If you’re willing to learn, work independently, and solve hard problems, apply today.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• 5 – 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong background in building infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with HVAC systems and building automation systems.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Preferred - Strong proficiency in data analytics and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities:

• Experience with large commercial HVAC systems including chiller plants, DX and chilled water air handling systems, fan coils, VAV units and other HVAC equipment commonly used in commercial office buildings and data centers.
• Leverage HVAC mechanical engineering and building automation experience to analyze building system operation and design.
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and best practices in mechanical engineering.
• Review and evaluate mechanical system designs, offering expert insights and recommendations to enhance system efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, weaving a wide array of stakeholders’ requests, concerns, and needs into an actionable plan.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs, providing technical solutions, and delivering exceptional services.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, concerns, and project updates.
• Collect, process, and analyze data from building systems to identify opportunities for operation improvements.
• Take ownership of relevant project scope – participate in gameplan/backlog development with the appropriate client stakeholders, adapt when needed, and oversee junior engineers completing scope work.
• Proactively anticipate client needs and demonstrate a solution-oriented approach to challenging situations.
• Proactively identify risks, blockers, and mitigation strategies and work with stakeholders to resolve.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 DOE

• DB provides our employees with medical, dental, and vision insurance with premiums covered at 100% for employees, 50% for dependents
• PPO and HSA options available for medical coverage; employer contribution for employees who select HSA medical coverage with valid HSA account
• Our company 401(k)-retirement plan has up to a 4% employer match – all full-time employees are eligible after 6 months
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• We offer a flexible vacation policy. Our employees do not accrue vacation but are given the flexibility to take time off as needed.
• Sick Leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Company provided life insurance & AD&D in the amount of $15,000
• Employer Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus

DB Engineering is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. DB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

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Additional Information

• Employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
• Federal Equal Opportunity is the Law Poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
• Reasonable Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you need to request an accommodation to our application process due to a disability.