Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Systems Lead

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

STV is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings team in Denver, CO. This role leads the design and delivery of mechanical systems for diverse project portfolios from concept through construction administration.

Required: PE license and 7+ years in HVAC/mechanical design for public/private facilities; proficiency with Revit/BIM and energy modeling; strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in HVAC and mechanical systems design for commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional, transportation, and government facilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design tasks or projects and mentoring junior technical staff.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water and heating hot water systems, ventilation and exhaust systems, building automation and controls coordination, and energy-efficient building systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and BIM-based design workflows, including 3D mechanical modeling.
• Experience using HVAC load calculation and energy modeling software.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE standards and guidelines, NFPA standards, building codes, mechanical codes, energy codes, and applicable local/state requirements.
• Experience preparing specifications, technical reports, construction documents, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver HVAC and mechanical systems for building-focused projects.
• Develop mechanical design concepts and perform engineering calculations, system sizing, and equipment selections.
• Prepare construction documents, design reports, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, energy modeling, ventilation analyses, life-cycle cost evaluations and code compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, plumbing/fire protection engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Support project leadership activities, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Lead mechanical tasks and workstreams while coordinating deliverables across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Meet with clients to discuss project requirements, present technical recommendations, and support resolution of design issues.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, designers, and BIM/Revit staff.
• Stay current with evolving building technologies, energy codes, decarbonization strategies, and industry best practices.

Skills

HVAC systems

Revit

BIM workflows

Energy modeling software

Project coordination

Mentoring staff

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM

Energy modeling software

Job description

STV is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings team in Denver, CO. This role leads the design and delivery of mechanical systems for diverse project portfolios from concept through construction administration.

Required: PE license and 7+ years in HVAC/mechanical design for public/private facilities; proficiency with Revit/BIM and energy modeling; strong communication and mentoring abilities.