Senior Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing & Fire Protection at DLR Group

Cleveland, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

131300.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Design, Fire Protection Design, Revit, AutoCAD, Code Research, Specifications Writing, Quality Control, Team Management, Mentoring, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Engineering Calculations, Site Visits, Document Standards, BIM, LEED Accreditation

Industry

Architecture and Planning

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 – Plumbing & Fire Protection Position Summary As a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in plumbing and fire protection, 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 a team of engineers and designers to produce high-quality plumbing and fire protection 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. 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/plumbing calculations including code research. Perform 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. Develop plumbing, and fire protection designs from concept through completion of construction, including engineering design calculations, detailed engineering reports and narratives, and coordination of mechanical design requirements. Participate in and perform quality control of the plumbing and fire protection engineering plans and specifications. Support the development and maintenance of plumbing and fire protection document standards. Mentor staff in plumbing and fire protection engineering and lead/participate in the career management process. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (ABET-Acredited). Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). 10+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of plumbing and fire suppression systems. Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines. Knowledge of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications LEED accreditation. Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow. Knowledge of specialty fire suppression system design, including: Fire pumps, Preaction Systems, and Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems. Knowledge of specialty plumbing system design, including: Medical Gas (ASSE 6060), Grease Waste, and Laboratory systems. 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: Pay Range $84,700—$131,300 USD 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. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of mechanical systems for plumbing and fire protection in various building sectors. Collaborate with architects and engineers to produce high-quality construction documents and manage project schedules.