Senior Mechanical Engineer – Justice + Civic (4-Day In-Office)

DLR Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

DLR Group seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Justice + Civic sector to lead complex building system designs and multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects. You will drive project delivery, mentor engineers, and collaborate with architects and clients to ensure integrated, high-quality designs.

The role emphasizes leadership in design criteria, schedule management, and client relationship development within a national practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required.
• Licensed PE required; 15+ years of experience in engineering, including design of building systems for Justice + Civic.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, smoke control, and security integrations; knowledge of codes and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects and regional teams, ensuring design criteria for justice projects are met and teams are trained.
• Ensure design quality across disciplines and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes.
• Drive business development via RFP responses and client relationships; lead project design efforts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

15+ years of engineering experience

Job description

DLR Group seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Justice + Civic sector to lead complex building system designs and multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects. You will drive project delivery, mentor engineers, and collaborate with architects and clients to ensure integrated, high-quality designs.

The role emphasizes leadership in design criteria, schedule management, and client relationship development within a national practice.