Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design-Build)

Orion Placement
  • Denver, Colorado
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Take a leadership role in designing innovative mechanical and plumbing systems for complex, high-impact construction projects.
    • Join an established, respected mechanical construction company offering stability and long-term career growth.
    • Enjoy competitive compensation, profit sharing, 401(k), generous PTO, and excellent health and life insurance benefits.
    • Work on exciting projects across pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, data centers, laboratories, and other advanced facilities.
    • Enjoy the autonomy to develop creative engineering solutions while collaborating with talented industry professionals.
    • Make a lasting impact by mentoring emerging engineers and helping shape the future of our engineering team.

    Location

    Denver, CO | On-site | Full-time

    Join our collaborative engineering team in the Denver metro area, where you'll work closely with construction professionals, project stakeholders, and fellow engineers to bring innovative designs to life.

    Note

    Candidates must have 8+ years of mechanical or plumbing engineering experience, an active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Experience with design-build project delivery and mechanical system design is essential.

    About Us

    Confidential Employer.

    We're an established mechanical construction company known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and building lasting relationships. Our success starts with our people, and we're committed to providing a supportive environment where experienced professionals can lead, innovate, and grow their careers.

    Job Description

    As our Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing complex mechanical systems and supporting exciting design-build construction projects from concept through completion.

    • Lead mechanical and plumbing engineering design for commercial, industrial, and advanced facility projects.
    • Develop conceptual designs, schematic drawings, construction documents, and technical specifications.
    • Design and evaluate HVAC, hydronic, sheet metal, plumbing, and process-related mechanical systems.
    • Collaborate with owners, general contractors, consultants, and project teams to develop customized engineering solutions.
    • Review engineering drawings for quality, code compliance, and technical accuracy.
    • Support design-build project development, preconstruction planning, and mechanical cost estimating.
    • Perform equipment selection, load calculations, system sizing, and engineering analysis.
    • Coordinate with construction operations teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful project execution.
    • Participate in client meetings, site visits, and design coordination activities.
    • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to ongoing engineering improvements.

    Qualifications

    • 8+ years of mechanical or plumbing engineering experience.
    • Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
    • Experience with design-build project delivery.
    • Strong knowledge of HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, and sheet metal systems.
    • Ability to develop engineering designs, construction documents, and technical specifications.
    • Knowledge of building codes, engineering standards, and mechanical system calculations.
    • Experience with engineering design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or load calculation programs.
    • Experience with energy modeling, building controls, commissioning, or preconstruction estimating is a plus.
    • Strong communication, technical leadership, and problem-solving skills.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    We believe outstanding engineering starts with talented people who have the freedom and support to do their best work. You'll enjoy challenging projects, experienced colleagues, meaningful leadership opportunities, and a collaborative culture that values professional growth and employee well-being.

    With generous benefits, profit sharing, and a strong commitment to work-life balance, we're here to help you build a fulfilling, long-term career.

    Ready to put your engineering expertise to work on exciting projects? Apply today and help us build something extraordinary!

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    Benefits:

    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDenver, Colorado

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
    • Building Codesunmatched
    • Building Commissioningunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Designunmatched
    • Construction Document Setunmatched
    • Construction Drawingsunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Cost Estimatesunmatched
    • Energy Modelingunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Equipment Selectionunmatched
    • HVACunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Home Automationunmatched
    • Laboratoryunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mechanical Designunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • Plumbingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Engineerunmatched
    • Project Developmentunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Quality Engineeringunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Software Designunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched

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