Senior Mechanical Engineer

DLR Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Paid holidays and time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A leading design firm in Seattle is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of mechanical systems for various sectors including healthcare. Responsibilities include managing project teams, producing engineering drawings, and collaborating closely with architects and engineers. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, holds a PE license, and has a strong background in HVAC design. Competitive salary offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer focusing on HVAC systems.
• Design experience in the Healthcare sector.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of mechanical systems and produce engineering drawings.
• Manage mechanical project teams and ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Conduct site visits when necessary.

Skills

Collaboration

Mechanical/HVAC calculations

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

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.

Locations:

• Seattle, WA
• Portland, OR

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.
• 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).
• 10+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing and fire suppression systems.
• Design experience in the Healthcare sector.
• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

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

$85,000 - $140,000 USD

About DLR Group

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 invested in our clients’ success. Our teams champion 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.

Equal Opportunity

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

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