Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer at DLR Group

Compensation

$84,700 – $144,430/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Posted: Mar 27, 2026

Description

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer to join their engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design of control systems, managing project execution, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality building systems. They will also contribute to business development initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

Required Skills

controls specifications
controls system diagrams
sequences of operations
facility operations
maintenance of building systems
design and construction process
critical thinking
time management
communication skills
business management
customer service principles
building and energy codes

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 7+ years of experience writing controls specifications, creating controls system diagrams, and writing sequences of operations.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with consulting engineering or A/E firm as an engineer designing mechanical, power, lighting, and/or low voltage systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering or related field.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
15+ years of experience working as an engineer, including design of building systems.
Experience with SCADA systems design.
Experience with integrating of lighting systems into a building automation system.
Experience with integrating electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems into security and building automation systems.
LEED accreditation.
Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
Building energy modeling experience.