Senior Mechanical Engineer

DLR Group; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of mechanical systems for buildings across sectors such as Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, and more. You will guide mechanical teams to produce construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverables.

You will collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients within our integrated design process, perform HVAC/plumbing/fire protection calculations, write

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, including HVAC, plumbing and fire suppression.
• Knowledge of design/construction processes and cross-disciplinary communication.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and building systems coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of mechanical building systems for diverse sectors.
• Produce detailed construction documents using Revit and manage schedules.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients within integrated design teams.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals; conduct site visits as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Revit proficiency

HVAC systems design

Coordination with architects/engineers

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

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.

DLR Group has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

Locations

• San Diego, CA

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).
• 7+ 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.

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

$110,000 - $160,000 USD

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.

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