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Senior Mechanical Engineer | Denver, CO

Design innovative buildings. Lead meaningful projects. Grow your career.

RS&H is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings team in Denver. In this role, you'll help deliver innovative mechanical systems for projects across aviation, commercial, healthcare, science, corporate, and federal markets while working alongside architects, engineers, and designers in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges, mentoring others, and building lasting client relationships while contributing to projects that have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll take ownership of mechanical design efforts from planning through construction while serving as a technical resource for both clients and project teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the mechanical engineering design of complex building projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Design HVAC and mechanical systems in accordance with applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Coordinate with architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and project planning.
• Support proposals and business development efforts.
• Review engineering work for technical quality and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform quality control reviews and provide construction phase support, including field observations as needed.
• Maintain professional licensure and stay current with evolving codes, standards, and industry best practices.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
• 7+ years of MEP building design experience.
• Experience designing portions of large, complex projects or managing multiple mid-sized projects.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and reviewing technical work.
• Working knowledge of FBC, IBC, ASHRAE, NFPA, and related building codes.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Experience with both building and site design.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting business development and client engagement.
• Ability to obtain engineering licensure in multiple states.
• NCEES Record.

Why RS&H?
For more than 80 years, RS&H has partnered with clients to deliver thoughtful, high-performing solutions that improve how people work, travel, learn, and heal. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every employee has a direct stake in our success and the opportunity to help shape the future of the company.

Here, you'll find meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the resources to build a long-term career. Whether you're leading project delivery, mentoring emerging engineers, or strengthening client relationships, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact—both on the projects you deliver and on the future of our firm. As the Denver mechanical engineering practice continues to grow, this role offers a clear opportunity for increased leadership responsibility, including mentoring, team development, and future people management.

If you're ready to help design exceptional buildings and grow your career with an employee-owned company, we'd love to hear from you.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.
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Our team designs facilities for clients in the in many different sectors. By working with our clients and listening to their needs, we gather a deep understanding of their desired outcomes, practicing creativity and innovation along the way. Become part of a team that’s redefining client service and success in a rapidly changing world. 

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.