Senior Mechanical Engineering Tech I

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. The Denveroffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Mechanical Engineerto join our team.

Serve as the engineering leader through all stages of a project of any size and play a larger role in the marketing of the studio and management of the discipline.

Lead and perform analysis, design and documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls.

Assist in establishing project goals, budgets and schedules, track project performance, and follow/enforce quality control procedures.

Meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors and others to address mechanical discipline issues and to develop effective working relationships.

Present engineering design solutions to client representatives and/or design review committees.

Serve as a mechanical systems specialist, conduct research in problem areas of considerable scope/complexity and devise solutions.

Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform energy, heating and cooling load and computational fluid dynamic calculations.

Mentor junior and intermediate level staff and participate in performance coaching.

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum 10 years of experience working as a mechanical engineer designing HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, sustainable design and automatic control systems, including experience performing energy modeling.

Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.

Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.

Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office Suite software.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one‑on‑one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $129,000 to $152,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance‑based bonus each year. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io.