Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical or Electrical

We are DEDC LLC, a full-service, multi-disciplined engineering and design firm. We are seeking Senior Design Engineers, either Electrical or Mechanical, for our growing professional staff. We are looking for seasoned engineers who can translate technical requirements into practical, reliable designs and collaborate with colleagues and project stakeholders, as well as lead less experienced engineers. We are willing to consider engineers of any experience level.

• Develop electrical or mechanical designs, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation with a team for project bids and construction.
• Work directly with clients to define, develop, and confirm project scopes of work, objectives, and technical requirements.
• Perform and/or oversee field surveys, site investigations, and collection of field data.
• Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and technical evaluations in support of project design.
• Research, interpret, and apply applicable engineering codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Develop conceptual and detailed design requirements and select appropriate components and solutions for the project.
• Collaborate with the team to develop construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, project teams, and suppliers on other aspects of the project.
• Develop and review construction drawings, specifications, design packages, and other engineering documents.
• Provide technical support during construction, including responding to contractor and client questions, reviewing submittals, and assisting with field issues.
• Review engineering work and deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, quality, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Communicate technical information effectively with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist in developing relationships with customers and seeking opportunities for future work within existing customer organizations.

• A four-year engineering degree, with a minimum of 15 years of related experience and demonstrated ability to meet all of the above responsibilities.
• Previous experience providing leadership, direction, and mentoring to a team of engineers in completing client design projects and engineering consulting.
• Previous experience assisting with determining project fees and writing proposals to obtain client approval.
• Proven ability to lead the design, documentation, and construction administration process.
• Project experience with clients in sectors including Higher Ed, Pharmaceutical, Biopharma & Biotech, and other Science & Tech Industries, and previous experience in a consulting engineering firm is helpful.
• Experience with Revit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Solid understanding of and the ability to research building and life safety codes.
• Relentless attention to detail and well-organized.
• Experience writing specifications and the ability to teach this skill to less experienced designers
• Ability to use sound and independent judgment.
• The ability to effectively communicate with clients, partners, vendors, and peers.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Project-related travel when needed.

• A self-motivated thinker and doer who can work independently and with a team.
• A passionate engineer who actively works to develop relationships with customers and actively participates in professional organizations and/or civic activities to meet and interact with potential customers.
• A curious and inquisitive engineering leader with a passion for designing creative and forward-thinking solutions for our clients and mentoring and leading a team of engineers.
• Someone with a relentless attention to detail.
• A collaborative person to assist management, team members, and clients in navigating the complexity of everyday engineering design and construction.
• Ability to juggle a few competing priorities and be flexible to changing goals and demands on your time.

Established in 1965, DEDC is a privately owned, full-service, multidisciplinary engineering and design firm. We offer in-house expertise in mechanical HVAC, electrical, plumbing, process/chemical, instrumentation/control engineering, and design services. Our organization is structured to meet the challenges of projects of different sizes and…