Staff Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Staff Engineer for Animal Care Facility Design

Design buildings that improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them.

Design Learned, Inc. (DLI) is seeking an Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical) to join our specialized animal care facility design team in Norwich, Connecticut.

Since 1993, DLI has focused exclusively on the planning and design of animal care facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Our projects include animal shelters, veterinary hospitals, animal adoption centers, specialty veterinary facilities, and other animal care environments.

Our multidisciplinary team provides architectural and interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and noise engineering services—all with a focus on creating facilities that support animal health and welfare, staff safety, efficient operations, and long-term facility performance.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who wants more than a narrowly defined role. At DLI, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work directly with clients and contractors, coordinate with architects and other engineers, participate in construction administration, and contribute to projects from planning through construction.

This is a full-time, in-person position in Norwich, Connecticut. Remote work is not available.

Job Description /

Primary Responsibilities:

· MEP engineering design and planning for animal care facilities.

· Preparation of technical calculations for MEP systems

· Client engagement and interaction

· Interaction with vendors and manufacturers to select products and materials

· Knowledge and application of standards and regulations

· Research, review and implementation of building and other Code requirements

· Technical drawing preparation and review using REVIT and AutoCAD

· Preparation and review of detailed construction documents, including specifications and technical drawings

· Coordination with architectural and subconsultant disciplines to ensure drawing and specification accuracy

· Troubleshoot design and construction challenges and develop practical solutions

· Review plans for quality, coordination, constructability, and code compliance

· Provide construction administration including review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs to ensure project compliance

· Participate in on-site construction visits

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering with a GPA of 3.3 or higher

· Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality work

· Professional experience designing commercial buildings or other complex facilities

· Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and standard office software

· Strong organizational skills, work ethic and ability to meet deadlines

· Excellent ability to document information accurately and concisely

· A proactive, adaptable mindset and a desire to collaborate and grow within a small team

· Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

· Understanding of design, building codes, and construction practices

· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, architects, engineers, and other team members

Preferred Qualifications:

· Current Professional Engineering (PE) license or EIT in mechanical or electrical engineering

· 5 years engineering design experience with commercial projects

· 3 years REVIT experience

· Experience with IBC, NFPA Codes and CSI format specifications

· Construction administration experience, including submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs

Why Work at DLI?

DLI is a small, highly specialized engineering and design firm where your work has a direct impact on both our projects and our company.

· You won't be one engineer among…