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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 125000 - 150000
Posted: 6 November 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $125000.00 - $150000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Take a leadership role in designing innovative mechanical and plumbing systems for complex high-impact construction projects.
  • Join an established respected mechanical construction company offering stability and long-term career growth.
  • Enjoy competitive compensation profit sharing 401(k) generous PTO and excellent health and life insurance benefits.
  • Work on exciting projects across pharmaceutical healthcare manufacturing data centers laboratories and other advanced facilities.
  • Enjoy the autonomy to develop creative engineering solutions while collaborating with talented industry professionals.
  • Make a lasting impact by mentoring emerging engineers and helping shape the future of our engineering team.

Location

Denver CO On-site Full-time

Join our collaborative engineering team in the Denver metro area where youll work closely with construction professionals project stakeholders and fellow engineers to bring innovative designs to life.

Note

Candidates must have 8 years of mechanical or plumbing engineering experience an active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. Experience with design-build project delivery and mechanical system design is essential.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

Were an established mechanical construction company known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and building lasting relationships. Our success starts with our people and were committed to providing a supportive environment where experienced professionals can lead innovate and grow their careers.

Job Description

As our Senior Mechanical Engineer youll 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.
  • Bachelors 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. Youll 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 were 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!

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Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: 8 years of mechanical or plumbing engineering exp. (P.E.) license. Must have a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. Must have mechanical design-build project experience.

- Required Years: 10

Submission Email: Tana -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established mechanical contractor seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for design-build projects involving HVAC hydronic plumbing and advanced facility systems. Requires 10 years mechanical/plumbing engineering active P.E. BS Mechanical Engineering and design-build experience. Thornton CO office-based; $125K to $150K base.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Senior Engineer - Design / Build Group - Murphy Company - JPC- - source

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  • Client job title: Senior Engineer - Design / Build Group
  • Location: Denver CO
  • On-site hybrid remote: On-site
  • Experience: 8
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