DLR Group

Real Estate

SeniorMechanicalEngineer

$100–140k Portland, Oregon, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Mechanical Engineer at DLR Group. Skills: Mechanical systems design, Revit, Project leadership. Lead design of mechanical systems. Produce high-quality construction documents”

Industry & Context.

Real Estate
Eligibility Requirements

Site visits when needed

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), 7+ years of experience, Design of HVAC systems, Central utility plants, Plumbing and fire suppression systems, Working knowledge of design and construction process, Knowledge of Autodesk Revit

Nice to Have

LEED accreditation, BIM experience, Autodesk Revit workflow experience, Building energy modeling experience

What You'll Do.

Lead design of mechanical systems

Produce high-quality construction documents

Manage project schedules

Collaborate with other disciplines

Produce integrated building designs

Lead design process of mechanical building systems

Prepare mechanical engineering drawings

Prepare mechanical engineering calculations

Manage mechanical project teams

Manage interdisciplinary project teams

Collaborate with architects

Collaborate with other engineers

Collaborate with clients

Create documents using Revit

Coordinate documents using Revit

Perform mechanical/HVAC calculations

Perform plumbing/fire protection calculations

Review specifications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Integrated design team; Interdisciplinary project teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project schedules

Full Job Description

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. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. DLR Group has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Locations: Portland, OR Position Summary As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading design of mechanical systems for buildings across a variety of sectors including Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, Justice/Civic and Energy. You will lead mechanical engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents using 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 building designs. You will be responsible for leading the design process of mechanical building systems and preparing detailed mechanical engineering drawings and calculations. Responsibilities include management of Mechanical Designers and/or other team members. The successful candidate will Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process. Create and coordinate documents using Revit. Perform mechanical/HVAC calculations including code research. Perform plumbing/fire protection 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. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). 7+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing and fire suppression systems. Working knowledge of the design and c

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