Mechanical Project Engineer

Driving the Energy Transition Through Engineering - Mechanical Project Engineer / Thermal Energy Network(TEN) - Denver, CO

Due to increasing demand for decarbonization expertise, we are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer with Thermal Energy Network (TEN) expertise to join our Energy and Decarbonization Group in our Denver, CO office.

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering analysis and associated designs specific to both existing building / campus and new construction projects. Please have a thorough understanding of building energy and distribution systems, including the ability to analyze existing and design new district energy systems, central plants, and thermal energy networks (including geothermal TENs) for large scale projects. As a part of Dewberry's Energy and Decarbonization group you will work with a team of specialized engineers on a variety of private, public, and federal projects. This individual will work closely with energy engineers in addition to other mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire protection, civil, structural, architecture, and other disciplines to provide full-range services to our local, regional, and national clients. This role reports to the Discipline Manager.

Dewberry's Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) team includes many offices & staff organized into a MEPS service line focused on nationwide clients in specialized facility types and specialized MEPS design services. Our experience includes high-performance buildings, hospitals, net zero/renewable energy technologies, microgrid and energy resilience design, and a broad set of other MEPS services. Our service line contains subject matter experts (SME), many of whom are in leadership roles in international professional organizations. Our repeat clients include universities, healthcare systems, state, local, and federal government agencies, and large global industrial manufacturers, among others. Our service line is currently ranked #36 nationally among MEP Giants.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry's premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

The Mechanical Project Engineer would be expected to provide the following services to effectively and successfully complete projects.

Analyze, design, and optimize heating and cooling systems serving multiple buildings, campuses, or municipalities.
• Strong experience assessing existing boilers, chillers, heat pumps, thermal energy storage systems, energy recovery, renewable energy systems, pumps, and airside equipment
• Strong experience sizing, staging, and controlling new boilers, chillers, heat pumps, thermal energy storage systems, energy recovery, renewable energy systems, pumps, and airside equipment
• Possess strong geothermal knowledge and / or have the ability to work closely with and integrate the knowledge of other geothermal experts on the team.
• Develop hydraulic models and energy models
• Optimize control sequences
• Size and layout distribution piping
• Balance building loads and peak demand to right-size the system and optimize energy performance
• Assess TEN feasibility based on available site and building data, building load profiles, available space and existing above- and below-grade infrastructure, utility data and energy rates, incentives, and client timeline and budget
• Understand project goals and requirements and define an actionable path forward to meet those objectives. Assign tasks to engineers, administrative staff, and technicians.
• Training and development of technical staff
• Assist in establishing and improving standards, practices, guidelines, and specifications for mechanical discipline area.
• Provide "on-the-spot" advice and decisions - technical and cost estimates
• Coordinate with all the disciplines involved, including outside consultants
• Support proposals to provide professional services, including preparing scope of work, budgets, and schedules.
• Technical interface with code officials and contractors
• Comply with local, regional, and national Building Performance Standards
• Understand and apply relevant code requirements
• Engineer of Record

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or Thermal Systems Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Existing license or the ability to obtain licensure in CO within 3 months of hire is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience
• Energy Certifications and Accreditations, such as CGD, CEM, CDP, BEAP, BEMP, LEED AP BD+C, or interest in pursuing similar certifications
• Participation in or interest in becoming involved in local chapters of Engineering organizations, such as ASHRAE.
• Experience should include the ability to:
  • Apply a broad knowledge of principles and practices in the mechanical and energy engineering field
  • Work independently with moderate supervision and direction
  • Work on smaller projects or on portions of larger projects
  • Produce deliverables that meet client goals and timelines while adhering to the project budget
  • Detail oriented design and analysis
• Strong knowledge of energy engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics with a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to projects of varying complexity.
• Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized, takes good notes, and able to balance competing priorities.
• Strong technical writing capabilities, with writing samples available upon request.

The projected range for this position is $136,850 to $195,500 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

This position is listed as full-time in office in Denver, Colorado.This posting is anticipated to close on November 28, 2026.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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