This is a remote position.
DLB Associates, a leader in innovative engineering solutions, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead and influence high-impact projects in cutting-edge industrial and process environments. Bring your advanced expertise to a team where your leadership will drive innovative designs and deliver some of the most transformative projects in the industry!
Position Title: Mechanical Engineer Senior Specialist
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States
SALARY
DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARY
Positions are available in our Industrial & Process Engineering Department.
The position in DLB’s Industrial & Process Engineering Department focuses primarily on laboratory / clean room, life sciences, pharmaceutical, food / beverage, cold-chain facilities and manufacturing projects.
The Mechanical Engineer Senior Specialist will have the opportunity to collaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle mechanical design activities. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process.
The Mechanical Engineer Senior Specialist will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. This individual will execute and lead design teams and design projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope, scale and client type. May coordinate activities of other personnel.
The Mechanical Engineer Senior Specialist will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead Mechanical Engineering Design Activities (50%)
- Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
- Perform intermediate to advanced mechanical design
- Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
- Perform intermediate to advanced mechanical design.
- Independently perform and analyze load calculations and perform psychrometric analysis
- Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for mechanical systems and use this information to size equipment (e.g.: ductwork, piping, pumps, compressors, air handling / filtration equipment and related system components)
- Independently perform and analyze energy simulation
- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
- Prepare industry standard book specifications
- Develop and / or review HVAC or process controls and Sequences of Operation
- Assist in proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget
- Timely and effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination
- Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
- Support contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships
- May direct interns / other engineering and technical staff
Lead Pre-Construction Activities (15%)
- Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
- Collect data and other information for construction documents
- Prepare project design and construction documents
Lead Construction Activities (25%)
- May lead or work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Review and respond to RFIs
- Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents
Reporting (10%)
- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
- Manage personal hours using company tools
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)
- Areas of specialized knowledge:
- Laboratory design practices
- CGMP / ISO / relevant industry codes and standards
- Industrial ventilation
- Process piping systems and controls (liquids, steam, industrial gasses)
- Industrial refrigeration
- Water / wastewater treatment
- High value manufacturing environments (cleanroom / wafer manufacturing)
- Knowledge of designing most airside, fluidic and multi-phase (hydronic, steam, refrigeration) mechanical systems
- Knowledge of codes, code analysis and specifications for mechanical systems, specific to industrial and process facilities
- Knowledge of DDC and/or PLC controls and monitoring for HVAC and/or process systems
- Knowledge of electrical systems related to HVAC and/or process systems
- Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and / or Revit
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in performing and analyzing load and ventilation calculations
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to select relevant HVAC and/or process equipment types
- Ability to create piping / process flow diagrams and specify piping accessories
- Ability to review and select DDC controls monitoring and fire alarm / protection system devices & points lists
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- PE in related discipline
PLUS
- Minimum of eight years of mechanical engineering experience
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!
