Job Description
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title-they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Leads the planning, design, and delivery of mechanical engineering projects from concept through construction completion. Manages the mechanical design process to ensure technical quality, compliance with applicable codes and standards, and adherence to project scope, budget, and schedule. Coordinates internal and external design teams to develop safe, efficient, and constructible mechanical systems. Balances project management responsibilities with hands-on technical involvement to support successful project execution and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
Manages production of mechanical drawings, specifications, and calculations for projects of smaller to moderate size and complexity from conceptual design through construction documents and construction administration.
Oversees development of mechanical system designs, including HVAC, piping, hydronic, and equipment systems, using applicable codes and standards.
Collaborates with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to ensure coordination, constructability, and alignment with project requirements.
Manages project budgets, schedules, invoicing, and change management activities related to mechanical engineering scope.
Provides technical guidance and decision-making on complex mechanical engineering issues, serving as a subject matter expert for project teams.
Mentors and develops mechanical engineering staff within project teams, supporting professional growth and technical proficiency.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering required.
4+ years of experience leading projects and managing and developing teams required.
Experience across diverse markets, including advanced technology and manufacturing, healthcare, and/or life sciences preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
NCEES record for licensure maintenance preferred.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
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- Dice Id: 10291251
- Position Id: cb972e3dcdb5d11e3bbdd0cc0e23ad0c
- Posted 1 day ago
