Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical or Electrical

DEDC, LLC; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DEDC, LLC seeks a Senior Design Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical) in Newark, DE. The role focuses on translating requirements into reliable designs, leading engineers, and collaborating with clients and project teams.

Ideal candidates have a four-year engineering degree with 15+ years of related experience, leadership ability, and proficiency in design tools like Revit and MS Office.

Qualifications

• A four-year engineering degree and 15+ years of related experience.
• Leadership, direction, and mentoring experience for engineering teams.
• Experience writing proposals to obtain client approval.
• Proven ability to lead design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Experience with Higher Ed, Pharmaceutical, Biopharma & Biotech sectors; consulting background helpful.
• Experience with Revit; proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical or mechanical designs, schematics, drawings, and technical docs with a team for bids and construction.
• Define, develop, and confirm project scopes with clients.
• Perform and oversee field surveys, site investigations, and data collection.
• Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and evaluations for project design.
• Research and apply building codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Develop conceptual and detailed design requirements and select components.
• Collaborate to develop construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, teams, and suppliers.
• Develop and review drawings, specs, design packages, and docs.
• Provide field technical support during construction and review submittals.
• Review work for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Communicate technical information effectively with stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with customers for future work.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Summary

We are DEDC LLC, a full-service, multi-disciplined engineering and design firm. We are seeking Senior Design Engineers, either Electrical or Mechanical, for our growing professional staff. We are looking for seasoned engineers who can translate technical requirements into practical, reliable designs and collaborate with colleagues and project stakeholders, as well as lead less experienced engineers. We are willing to consider engineers of any experience level.

About the role

Critical parts of the job

• Develop electrical or mechanical designs, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation with a team for project bids and construction.
• Work directly with clients to define, develop, and confirm project scopes of work, objectives, and technical requirements.
• Perform and/or oversee field surveys, site investigations, and collection of field data.
• Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and technical evaluations in support of project design.
• Research, interpret, and apply applicable engineering codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Develop conceptual and detailed design requirements and select appropriate components and solutions for the project.
• Collaborate with the team to develop construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, project teams, and suppliers on other aspects of the project.
• Develop and review construction drawings, specifications, design packages, and other engineering documents.
• Provide technical support during construction, including responding to contractor and client questions, reviewing submittals, and assisting with field issues.
• Review engineering work and deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, quality, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Communicate technical information effectively with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist in developing relationships with customers and seeking opportunities for future work within existing customer organizations.

Skills, Education & Abilities

Qualifications

• A four-year engineering degree, with a minimum of 15 years of related experience and demonstrated ability to meet all of the above responsibilities.
• Previous experience providing leadership, direction, and mentoring to a team of engineers in completing client design projects and engineering consulting.
• Previous experience assisting with determining project fees and writing proposals to obtain client approval.
• Proven ability to lead the design, documentation, and construction administration process.
• Project experience with clients in sectors including Higher Ed, Pharmaceutical, Biopharma & Biotech, and other Science & Tech Industries, and previous experience in a consulting engineering firm is helpful.
• Experience with Revit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Solid understanding of and the ability to research building and life safety codes.
• Relentless attention to detail and well-organized.
• Experience writing specifications and the ability to teach this skill to less experienced designers
• Ability to use sound and independent judgment.
• The ability to effectively communicate with clients, partners, vendors, and peers.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Project-related travel when needed.

Who we are looking for

• A self-motivated thinker and doer who can work independently and with a team.
• A passionate engineer who actively works to develop relationships with customers and actively participates in professional organizations and/or civic activities to meet and interact with potential customers.
• A curious and inquisitive engineering leader with a passion for designing creative and forward-thinking solutions for our clients and mentoring and leading a team of engineers.
• Someone with a relentless attention to detail.
• A collaborative person to assist management, team members, and clients in navigating the complexity of everyday engineering design and construction.
• Ability to juggle a few competing priorities and be flexible to changing goals and demands on your time.

About us

Established in 1965, DEDC is a privately owned, full-service, multidisciplinary engineering and design firm. We offer in-house expertise in mechanical HVAC, electrical, plumbing, process/chemical, instrumentation/control engineering, and design services. Our organization is structured to meet the challenges of projects of different sizes and complexities. Our practice has been built upon the quality of our people, the depth of our client base, and the strength of our relationships, coupled with a diverse resume of design experience.

Culture

We value each member of our staff and strive to provide a quality work environment in which each professional is given the opportunity to grow. We encourage and reward creativity, technical expertise, and providing superior service to internal and external clients.

Commitment to Our Customers

DEDC is dedicated to providing excellence in engineering and services. We will use our creativity to solve complex problems. We will be customer-focused and flexible in all of our interactions. It is our challenge to ensure that the skills and talents of our staff meet your needs. By consistently listening to you, we will understand your needs and objectives. Our goal is to become an extension of your organization. Our focus is the relationship, not simply the project.

We Build Relationships

DEDC is fortunate to have long-standing relationships with a number of clients who are leaders in their industries. The quality of our offering is exemplified by the quality of our clients. Our success has come from listening, understanding and responding to the needs of our clients. Their satisfaction is measured by their desire to work with us again.

DEDC LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.