Mechanical Engineer

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. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.SeniorMechanicalEngineer - Justice + CivicAs a SeniorMechanicalEngineer focused on elevating our work within the Justice + Civic sector, you will have the opportunity to work onhighly complexprojects while collaborating with the sector team to achieve our business plan goals. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. You will collaborate closely with all disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.You will collaborate with the sector leadership team to develop and execute strategies for business development, growing our integrated practice.You will play a key role in client relationship development and management. You will also guide the engineering team to ensure deliverables are of a consistent quality and within budget.As stewards of the built environment, DLR Group’sJustice+Civicstudio elevates behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for the individual and community.The successful candidate willLead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions to assure local teams of engineers know the specific design criteria of justice projects and train engineering teams in the project typeAssure quality of design produced by teams through multiple touch pointsManage engineering project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope whilemaintainingclient expectationsTrack project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and preparing regular status reportsFacilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultantsActively engage in business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses,participatingin clientinterviewsand fostering client relationshipsLead the design on projects of significanceCollaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design processCarry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuanceRepresent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliersRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanicalor Architectural EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)15+ years of experience working as an engineer, including design of building systems related toJustice+ Civic sector. A strong understanding ofMechanicalengineeringknowledge: Smoke control systems design and coordination with smoke modeling consultantsSpecific mechanical and plumbing systems used in justice facilitiesSecurity requirements of justice facilities and how mechanical and plumbing systems tie into security systemsFamiliarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systemsWorking knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplinesStrong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and writtenUnderstanding of business management and customer service principlesKnowledge of local building and energy codesDemonstrated record of consistent quality workAbility to lead others and foster teamworkKnowledge and support of DLR Group’s climate action strategy and commitments, including AIA2030, MEP2040 and SE2050Preferred QualificationsWELL, LEED or relevant accreditation to the regionOur 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$102,000—$160,000 USDDLR 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 literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true 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.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.