Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Description 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 has a large team of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) engineers focused on design services for nationwide clients in specialized facility types and specialized design services. Our experience includes high performance buildings, net zero energy design, renewable energy technologies, microgrid and energy storage system design, energy recovery, energy and climate resilience, commissioning, retrocommissioning, energy audits and studies, carbon accounting, energy / carbon master planning, energy benchmarking, building analytics, water conservation, thermal storage, geothermal design, and other services related to decarbonization / electrification of the built environment. Our MEPS group contains subject matter experts in leadership roles in international professional organizations such as ASHRAE.  Our repeat clients include K-12 schools; universities; cultural arts; healthcare facilities; state, local, and federal government agencies; and large global industrial manufacturers, among others. Our MEPS service line is ranked #35 Nationally among MEP Giants. Key Required Skills: 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 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. Responsibilities 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 s