Mechanical Engineer - Gas & Energy

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.

DLR Group has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design of mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects – with an emphasis on gas piping for utility‑scale generators, combined heat and power (CHP) systems, and emerging technologies in energy production, from 5 MW to 500+ MW, serving developers, utilities, data centers, mission‑critical, federal, public and private clients. You will lead mechanical engineering design teams to produce high-quality construction documents using AutoCAD or Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements.

As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated designs.

You will be responsible for leading the design process of mechanical systems and preparing detailed mechanical engineering drawings and calculations, including management of Mechanical Designers and/or other team members.

• Collaborate with other engineers and clients as part of our integrated design process.
• Create and coordinate documents using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Perform mechanical calculations including code research.
• Perform gas piping calculations including code research.
• Write and review specifications.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals.
• Conduct site visits when needed.
• Manage mechanical project teams and/or interdisciplinary project teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 10+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and gas piping.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Revit and/or Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
• Experience with P&t.
• Experience with fuel systems and generator integration.
• Experience with PIPE‑FLO, Smart Plant or AutoCAD Plant 3D.

Our 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.

Suggested pay range: $84,700 – $118,800 USD.

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. As set forth in DLR Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.