Mechanical Engineer
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical ”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsProfessional Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
DLR Group has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer with a focused skill set in data center projects.
Location: The studios below and any other DLR Group office will be considered.
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Kansas City, MO
- Phoenix, AZ
- Washington, D.C.
Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineer for Mission Critical Projects is responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of mechanical systems for high-performance, technically complex facilities such as data centers, laboratories, clean rooms, and critical infrastructure environments. This role involves collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative, efficient, and scalable HVAC and cooling solutions that meet strict reliability and redundancy requirements.
The successful candidate will
- Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
- Create and coordinate documents using Revit.
- Perform mechanical/HVAC calculations including code research.
- Perform plumbing/fire protection calculations including code research.
- Write and review specifications.
- Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals.
- Conduct site visits when needed.
- Manage mechanical project teams and/or interdisciplinary project teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in a MEP or integrated design firm working on commercial/public projects, including the design of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection building systems on complex projects.
- 5+ years of experience of design experience related to data centers.
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC, plumbing and fire protection building systems on complex projects.
- Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.