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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Orion Placement
Denver, CO
On-siteUSD 125,000 - 150,000 / year

About this role

Orion Placement

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!

JPC-2658

Benefits:

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

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