Senior Mechanical Engineer: Justice + Civic Projects

DLR Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

DLR Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on the Justice + Civic sector to lead multiple projects and guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering integrated building designs.

You will manage budgets and schedules, develop client relationships, and contribute to business development while ensuring quality and compliance with codes and standards. This full-time role offers a collaborative, equity-focused environment with a commitment to sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering, including Justice+Civic building systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering for justice facilities.
• Knowledge of smoke control, security requirements, and building codes.
• Ability to lead teams and manage client expectations.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration across design disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects and staff across regions to ensure design criteria for justice projects and train teams.
• Assure quality of design and adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
• Manage project execution and maintain client expectations.
• Track milestones and deliverables, produce status reports.
• Facilitate and document meetings with staff, clients, vendors, and consultants.
• Contribute to RFP responses and participate in client interviews.
• Lead the design on projects of significance.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers as part of an integrated design process.
• Carry out technical reviews before issuance.
• Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Smoke control

Building systems

Security requirements

Codes familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Job description

DLR Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on the Justice + Civic sector to lead multiple projects and guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering integrated building designs.

You will manage budgets and schedules, develop client relationships, and contribute to business development while ensuring quality and compliance with codes and standards. This full-time role offers a collaborative, equity-focused environment with a commitment to sustainable design.