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DLR Group

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas & Energy

Denver, CO · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create and coordinate documents using AutoCAD or Revit. * Perform mechanical calculations including code research. * Perform plumbing calculations including code research. * Perform gas piping ...

Keller North America, Inc.

CAD Technician

Centennial, CO · On-site

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are willing to train recent graduates or those with experience in AutoCAD. You do not need to be a pro to become a part of the team! We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude and basic ...

Keller North America, Inc.

CAD Technician

Centennial, CO · On-site

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are willing to train recent graduates or those with experience in AutoCAD. You do not need to be a pro to become a part of the team! We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude and basic ...

Keller North America, Inc.

CAD Technician

Denver, CO · On-site

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are willing to train recent graduates or those with experience in AutoCAD. You do not need to be a pro to become a part of the team! We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude and basic ...

Keller North America, Inc.

CAD Technician

Englewood, CO · On-site

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are willing to train recent graduates or those with experience in AutoCAD. You do not need to be a pro to become a part of the team! We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude and basic ...

FDG, Inc

Entry-Level Precast CAD Technician

Arvada, CO · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will work on precast and prestressed concrete projects and gain exposure to both AutoCAD and Revit in a production environment that directly supports construction and manufacturing. This is a ...

Matrix Technologies

Civil Engineer

Westminster, CO · On-site +1

$81K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite. * Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred. * Knowledge of topographic surveying and/or 3D laser scanning preferred. * Ability to self ...

Matrix Technologies, Inc

Civil Engineer

Westminster, CO · On-site +1

$81K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite. * Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred. * Knowledge of topographic surveying and/or 3D laser scanning preferred. * Ability to self ...

HDR

Civil 3D/BIM Design Lead - Water

Denver, CO · On-site

$81K - $111K/yr

The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Google Earth, and Autodesk Revit. Candidates with demonstrated proficiency in at least Civil3D and/or Revit are encouraged to apply.

HDR

Civil 3D/BIM Design Lead - Water

Denver, CO · On-site

$81K - $111K/yr

The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Google Earth, and Autodesk Revit. Candidates with demonstrated proficiency in at least Civil3D and/or Revit are encouraged to apply.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas & Energy

DLR Group

Denver, CO • On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

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.
Location: Denver
Position Summary
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading 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, from 5MW to 500+MW, serving 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 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 designs.
You will be responsible for leading the design process of mechanical 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 other engineers and clients as part of our integrated design process.
  • Create and coordinate documents using AutoCAD or Revit.
  • Perform mechanical calculations including code research.
  • Perform plumbing calculations including code research.
  • Perform gas piping 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).
  • 10+ years of experience working 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 understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
  • Knowledge of 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

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
$110,000-$130,000 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.

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