Position Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Greater Denver, CO Area
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Compensation Range: $100,000 – $125,000 annually
Required Experience Note
HVAC Design and Building Systems Design experience is required for this position.
Job Summary
A leading mechanical design-build contractor is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer with strong technical expertise, demonstrated leadership skills, and career growth aspirations. The organization delivers highly technical projects through collaborative design-build and design-assist delivery methods. Projects commonly include laboratories, cleanrooms, office buildings, process systems, and data centers.
This position is responsible for the creation of mechanical construction documents and provides engineering support to internal departments. The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource and leader within the engineering team while contributing to project delivery from concept through completion.
Essential Job Functions
Required:
- Prepare construction documents for in-house design-build projects, including Conceptual Design, Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Document (CD) phases in collaboration with preconstruction and CAD teams.
- Support project pursuits through conceptual designs, one-line diagrams, preliminary system selections, energy analyses, code reviews, and participation in project interviews.
- Perform final quality reviews of engineering work and seal/sign documents as required.
- Lead coordination efforts with architects, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
- Evaluate design parameters and develop system solutions that meet both technical and budgetary requirements.
- Perform heating, ventilation, and air conditioning load calculations, system sizing, and equipment selection while applying applicable codes and standards.
- Participate in all project phases, including conceptual design, engineering analysis, sustainability documentation, construction observation, troubleshooting, commissioning support, and project closeout.
- Establish and manage engineering design budgets with project management and preconstruction teams.
- Conduct field surveys of existing buildings to support renovation and new construction projects.
- Provide technical expertise and support to other departments.
- Serve as a technical leader and mentor for engineers and designers.
- Participate in local professional organizations and industry-related activities.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance to meet position requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
- 7 to 10 years of engineering experience with mechanical design-build projects.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, clients, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment while adapting to changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with laboratory, cleanroom, process system, healthcare, mission-critical, or data center projects.
- Experience supporting sustainable design initiatives and building performance analysis.
- Active participation in professional engineering organizations.
About the Opportunity
This organization provides comprehensive mechanical contracting and engineering services for complex commercial and industrial projects. The company is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality solutions through technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Team members are empowered through professional development opportunities, mentorship, and a strong culture focused on operational excellence.
Why Join Us
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for technical leadership and career advancement.
- Exposure to complex and challenging engineering projects.
- Commitment to employee development and continuous learning.
- Strong focus on quality, innovation, and project success.
Core Values
- Integrity
- Commitment
- Excellence
- Growth
- Collaboration
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This position is primarily based in a professional office environment. Work is generally sedentary but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the workday. Employees have access to standard office equipment and work in a climate-controlled environment with typical office conditions.