Senior Mechanical Engineer, Building Systems Lead

DLR Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR Group in Omaha, NE is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design of building systems across Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, and more. You will manage mechanical teams, develop detailed drawings, and produce construction documents using Revit.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a BS in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, 8–10 years of experience with HVAC, plumbing and fire protection, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 8–10 years of experience as a mechanical engineer with HVAC, central utility plants, plumbing, and fire suppression experience.
• Understanding of design/construction process and ability to communicate across disciplines.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients as part of the 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.

Skills

HVAC design

Leadership

Communication skills

Code research

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM workflow

Job description

DLR Group in Omaha, NE is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design of building systems across Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, and more. You will manage mechanical teams, develop detailed drawings, and produce construction documents using Revit.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a BS in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, 8–10 years of experience with HVAC, plumbing and fire protection, and strong communication skills.