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 operates within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

The Engineering team has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer.

Location:

• Washington, DC

Position Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of mechanical systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of our integrated design teams you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You would be responsible for participating in the design process of mechanical building systems and preparing detailed and mechanical engineering design calculations and drawings to code.

The successful candidate will

• Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies.
• Develop HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and mechanical system layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection design requirements with architecture, structure and other disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in a MEP firm working on commercial/public projects.
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection building systems on complex projects.
• Professional Engineering license (P.E./PE)

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
• An appreciation and understanding of architectural design and how architects work and think.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:

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: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.