Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas & Energy

About the Role

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead 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 (5MW to 500+MW). This role serves 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, manage project schedules, and collaborate closely with other disciplines to deliver highly integrated designs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and clients as part of an integrated design process.
• Create and coordinate construction documents using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Perform mechanical, plumbing, and gas piping calculations, including code research.
• Write and review specifications.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
• Conduct site visits as needed.
• Manage mechanical and/or interdisciplinary project teams.
• Lead the design process of mechanical systems and prepare detailed engineering drawings and calculations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 10+ years of experience 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 communicate effectively with professionals of other disciplines.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and/or Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BIM, including Autodesk Revit workflow.
• Experience with P&ID development.
• Experience with fuel systems and generator integration.
• Experience with PIPE-FLO, SmartPlant, or AutoCAD Plant 3D.

About DLR Group

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned, fostering a culture of collaboration, shared risk and reward, and value-based decision-making. Our teams champion open information sharing and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design.

We are committed to sustainability, pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are signatories of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Our values—commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, and teamwork—guide us in elevating the human experience through design.

Schedule

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.