Mechanical Engineering Studio Leader

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📍 Denver, Colorado, United States

About this role

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 Engineering Studio Leader. 

Location:

  • Denver, CO 

Position Summary

As the Mechanical Engineering Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading the design of mechanical systems for buildings across a variety of sectors Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, Justice/Civic, Science & Technology, and Energy. You will lead a mechanical engineering team to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs. Responsibilities include management of Mechanical Engineers and Designers and/or other team members within your studio.

The successful candidate will:

  • Manage operations, execution, and expectations for the Mechanical Engineering Discipline in the Southwest region.
  • Workplan mechanical engineering projects and manage staff to execute work to the plan to achieve profitability goals.
  • Assign duties, responsibilities, and projects to personnel, properly balancing staffing and workload (team and personal) to achieve profit and revenue growth goals.
  • Schedule, facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients related to overall operations.
  • Partner with sector and practice leadership to perform all personnel functions such as recruitment, training, and evaluation of personnel.
  • Support business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organization that will build the DLR Group brand.
  • Maintain industry leading workplace practices to drive operating unit and culture towards a great place to work status.
  • Develop mechanical designs from concept through completion of construction, including engineering design calculations, detailed engineering reports and narratives, and coordination of mechanical design requirements.
  • Perform quality control of the mechanical engineering plans and specifications.
  • Direct or coordinate activities of personnel, vendors, and consultants.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Licensed Mechanical Engineer.
  • 8+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing and fire suppression systems.
  • Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
  • Prior experience leading teams of Engineers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
  • Prior experience in Healthcare mechanical design.
  • Experience and interest in sustainable building design.

 

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:

Pay Range
$105,000$145,000 USD

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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This Mechanical Engineering Studio Leader role at dlrgroup is based in Denver, Colorado, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Mechanical Engineering Studio Leader at dlrgroup belong to?
This Mechanical Engineering Studio Leader position is part of the Mechanical department at dlrgroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Mechanical Engineering Studio Leader job at dlrgroup posted?
This Mechanical Engineering Studio Leader position at dlrgroup was posted on Feb 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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