Engineer I

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Kick-start your engineering career with a remote role that puts you at the forefront of innovation! At DLB, you’ll collaborate with seasoned professionals on high-impact projects, including state-of-the-art hyperscale data centers that power the digital world. We’re looking for electrical, mechanical, and architectural engineers eager to apply their education, strengthen real-world design skills, and grow in a collaborative, tech-forward environment.

Position Title: Engineer I

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineer I will have the opportunity to work with senior design staff to advance their design skills for commercial building design and construction. They will learn, through hands-on application, how to design a wide variety of projects. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, assist in project specifications and assist in the construction administration process.

Engineers in this role may choose to pursue a project management–focused career track, gain exposure across all three MEP disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing/Fire Protection), or progress toward deeper specialization. Specialization paths may include Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing/Fire Protection design, as well as advanced focus areas such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Power Systems Studies, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), or other mission-critical engineering specialties, based on individual interests, strengths, and business needs.

The Engineer I will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  This person will work under immediate supervision.

The Engineer I will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ASSIST IN PRODUCTION OF ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS (50%)

- Perform basic engineering work and design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision

- Perform standard computations and analysis

- Perform load calculations, equipment selection and pressure drop calculations

- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids

- Assist in the review and creation of drawings details, schedules, sequence of operations and drawing content as directed

ASSIST IN PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES (15%)
- Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings

- Collect data and other information for construction documents

- Prepare project design and construction documents

- Basic review and editing of project specifications

- Basic review of long lead equipment and impact on design conditions

ASSIST IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES (15%)
- Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team

- Assistwith construction administration tracking (submittals, RFIs, etc.)

- Review shop drawings and submittals

- Review and respond to RFIs

- Assistwith punch lists and project closeout documents

REPORTING (10%)
- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

- Provide status updates on work products

TECHNOLOGY, DIGITAL TOOLS & AI-ENABLED EFFICIENCY (10%)
- Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work outp