Mechanical Engineer

DLR Group
Orlando, FL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with 0-5 years of MEP experience working on commercial/public projects, who are interested in sustainable design and integrated team collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 0-5 years of experience in commercial/public MEP projects and a focus on sustainable design
    — “0-5 years of experience in a MEP firm working on commercial/public projects”
  • Individuals with a background in integrated design teams and a passion for environmental sustainability
    — “pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050”
  • Professionals interested in working with BIM tools and preparing detailed engineering reports
    — “Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives”

Things to consider

  • The four-day in-office work model may require a commitment to on-site presence most weekdays
    — “four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work across multiple disciplines in a collaborative environment
    — “interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with both Trace 700 and IESVE in your resume and interview responses
    — “Energy modeling experience in both Trace 700 and IESVE”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate across disciplines like architecture and structure
    — “Coordinate HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design requirements with architecture, structure and other disciplines”
  • Showcase your involvement in green rating systems such as LEED in your application materials
    — “LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • designing mechanical systems
  • preparing detailed engineering reports
  • coordinating with other disciplines
Typical background
mechanical engineeringbuilding designconstruction

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical EngineeringHVAC DesignPlumbing DesignFire Protection DesignCode ComplianceEngineering Calculations

Preferred

LEED AccreditationSustainable Building DesignEnergy ModelingBIM Workflow

About the role

Original posting from DLR Group via Greenhouse

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.

The Engineering team has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer.

Location: Orlando, FL 

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.

0-5 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer.

LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.

Experience and interest in sustainable building design.

Energy modeling experience in both Trace 700 and IESVE.

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:

Pay Range$70,000—$108,000 USDDLR 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.

Source: DLR Group careers (Greenhouse)

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