Mechanical Engineer

DLR Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical systems from schematics through construction administration for diverse building types. You will develop HVAC, plumbing and fire protection designs and prepare detailed calculations and layouts in a collaborative design environment.

The successful candidate will coordinate with architecture and structural teams, support design development, and contribute to sustainable building practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 0-5 years of experience in a MEP firm working on commercial/public projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies.
• Develop HVAC, plumbing and fire protection designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and mechanical system layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design requirements with architecture, structure and other disciplines.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

BIM (Revit MEP)

Energy modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Trace 700

IESVE

Autodesk Revit MEP

Job description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

The Engineering team has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer. Position Summary:

As a Mechanical Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of mechanical systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of our integrated design teams, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You would be responsible for participating in the design process of mechanical building systems and preparing detailed and mechanical engineering design calculations and drawings to code.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies.
• Develop HVAC, plumbing and fire protection designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and mechanical system layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design requirements with architecture, structure and other disciplines.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-5 years of experience in a MEP firm working on commercial/public projects.
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC, plumbing and fire protection building systems on complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
• Energy modeling experience in both Trace 700 and IESVE.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:

Pay Range

$76,780 - $119,020 USD

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

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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