Mechanical Engineer III

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer III position is within DLB Associates' Mission Critical Department, focusing on hyperscale data centers and related mission-critical facilities. This role involves working with senior design staff, interacting with the Project Management Team, and executing projects of complex scope.

Responsibilities

• Guide and Direct Production of Mechanical Engineering Documents (50%)
  • Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
  • Perform intermediate to advanced mechanical design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision
  • Utilize Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
  • Review and write HVAC controls sequence of operations
• Guide and Direct Pre-Construction Activities (15%)
  • Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
  • Collect data and other information for construction documents
  • Prepare project design and construction documents
• Guide and Direct Construction Activities (25%)
  • Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
  • Interact directly with client on technical issues
  • Review shop drawings and submittals
  • Review and respond to RFIs
  • Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents
• Reporting (10%)
  • Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
  • Manage personal hours using company tools

Requirements

• Knowledge of designing mechanical systems
• Knowledge of codes, code analysis and specifications for mechanical systems
• Knowledge of DDC controls and monitoring for HVAC systems
• Knowledge of electrical systems related to HVAC systems
• Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using Revit
• Skilled in performing and analyzing load calculations
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment
• Ability to select most HVAC equipment types
• Ability to create hydronic flow diagrams and specify piping accessories
• Ability to review and select DDC controls monitoring, and fire alarm / protection system devices & points lists
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequent movement through office, facility and other environments
• On occasion, may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment
• Candidates must reside in CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, or Washington DC to qualify for these benefits

Notice To Third Party Agencies

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Pay Range For This Role

$104,738 - $130,502.05 USD per year (Remote (United States))