Associate Principal Engineer

Associate Principal Engineer

DMA Engineering is looking for a driven and proactive Associate Principal Engineer to join our team. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, bring ideas to life, solve complex challenges, and work with the latest tools and technologies.

We value curiosity, ownership, and a mindset focused on continuous learning and improvement.

This is a rare opportunity for an engineer ready to own their impact. As an Associate Principal Engineer, you will translate vision into strategy and execution, making a real difference on projects and for clients. This role includes an equity offer.

• Manage multiple projects at various stages of the project life cycle
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures
• Oversee resources, timelines, budgets, and client requests
• Perform engineering work from energy modeling and design to writing commissioning plans
• Handle engineering projects from start to finish while knowing when and how to delegate tasks to team members or subcontractors
• Build strong client relationships and maintain high standards of project management and delivery

You are driven to do more than the basics. You have demonstrated growth beyond your Professional Engineer license, such as an advanced degree or professional certifications. You are curious, willing to learn new skills, and ready to explore new areas of engineering.

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer License in good standing in at least one state
• Five years of direct industry experience in mechanical engineering design, including work in HVAC design
• Two years of experience as a project engineer
• One year of experience managing junior personnel

• REVIT Experience – ability to do full design to a Level 350, full BIM manager not required
• AutoCAD Experience
• Experience with TRANE Trace, HAP, Energy Plus, or Design Builder
• Ability to perform client site visits with professionalism
• Confident and capable to do field work, run controls wiring, create as‑built documentation, project wall through, perform site observations during construction, participate in commissioning activities
• Open to working with our Latin American Team

• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of one in-person day per week in the Front Range of Colorado, in a location accessible to Arvada
• Base salary $140,000 to $170,000, depending on experience and ability
• Equity and profit‑sharing opportunities
• Health and retirement benefits
• Family leave
• Gym membership
• Professional development is encouraged and compensated

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Please send your resume and cover letter to