Description
DMA Engineering – Associate Principal Engineer
Are you someone who takes initiative and sees projects through to completion? Do you thrive in an environment where there is always something meaningful to work on? Are you passionate about the building industry and eager to make a real impact?
DMA Engineering is looking for a driven and proactive Associate Principal Engineer to join our team. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, bring ideas to life, solve complex challenges, and work with the latest tools and technologies. We value curiosity, ownership, and a mindset focused on continuous learning and improvement.
We are seeking an engineer who is self-sufficient, resourceful, and confident in making decisions. You will manage priorities, drive projects forward, and service commercial and residential clients while collaborating with a supportive and experienced team. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of our projects and team, we would love to hear from you.
Why This Role is Exciting
This is a rare opportunity for an engineer ready to own their impact. As an Associate Principal Engineer, you will translate vision into strategy and execution, making a real difference on projects and for clients. This Associate Principal position within the company is an equity offer.
You will join a founder-run, entrepreneurial team that values sustainable eMEP design to push beyond standard practice and deliver smarter, higher-performing buildings. This is your chance to take ownership, see your work in action, and help shape the future direction of the company. We are looking for someone who thrives on independence, curiosity, and problem-solving. You will be a critical strategic partner, driving solutions, efficiencies, and outcomes that are immediately felt by the client. This role is for engineers who are tired of bureaucratic systems and cubicles and want to step into a position where their ideas and contributions truly matter.
What You Will Do
This role leads the production side of the company and is ideal for an engineer who wants to take ownership and make a real impact. You will:
- Manage multiple projects at various stages of the project life cycle
- Develop and improve standard operating procedures
- Oversee resources, timelines, budgets, and client requests
- Perform engineering work from energy modeling and design to writing commissioning plans
- Handle engineering projects from start to finish while knowing when and how to delegate tasks to team members or subcontractors
- Build strong client relationships and maintain high standards of project management and delivery
What We Are Looking For
You are driven to do more than the basics. You have demonstrated growth beyond your Professional Engineer license, such as an advanced degree or professional certifications. You are curious, willing to learn new skills, and ready to explore new areas of engineering.
If you are ready for a role where you can take charge, shape outcomes, and see the results of your work, this position is your chance to make a real impact, grow your skills, and help define the direction of the company.
You communicate clearly with your team, support others in their growth, and thrive in a task-driven environment with ambitious goals. You excel when direct teamwork is required – both in-person collaboration and virtual work.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer License in good standing in at least one state
- Five years of direct industry experience in mechanical engineering design, including work in HVAC design
- Two years of experience as a project engineer
- One year of experience managing junior personnel
Other Important Skills and Abilities
- REVIT Experience – ability to do full design to a Level 350, full BIM manager not required
- AutoCAD Experience
- Experience with TRANE Trace, HAP, EnergyPlus, or DesignBuilder
- Ability to perform client site visits with professionalism
- Confident and capable to do field work, run controls wiring, create as built documentation, project wall through, perform site observations during construction, participate in commissioning activities
- Open to working with our Latin American Team
Compensation and Benefits
- Hybrid schedule with a minimum of one in-person day per week in the Front Range of Colorado, in a location accessible to Arvada
- Base salary $140,000 to $170,000, depending on experience and ability
- Equity and profit-sharing opportunities
- Health and retirement benefits
- Family leave
- Gym membership
- Professional development is encouraged and compensated
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
Who We Are
At DMA Engineering, we are committed to environmental stewardship through creative and efficient eMEP solutions and energy-focused design for residential and commercial buildings. Through integrated design, commissioning, and building automation, we create efficient, resilient systems for luxury residential, commercial, community and government projects. We champion electric heating and radiant systems and challenge conventional approaches to deliver high-impact results.
Our work spans a wide range of projects, from luxury homes and net-zero new construction to commercial retro-commissioning, machine learning-based monitoring and commissioning, and industrial heating and cooling systems for both occupant comfort and process needs. We combine practical, hands-on experience with advanced engineering tools and sophisticated modeling to deliver thoughtful, high-performing designs.
Our Culture
We move fast, get things done, and make an impact, while also valuing time outdoors and an active lifestyle. Our hours and work are set up to let you focus, create, and recharge.
At DMA Engineering, we are passionate about designing building systems that are efficient, healthy, and environmentally responsible. We work with clients who share our commitment to sustainability and well-being, and we collaborate to build
long-term value into every project. Creativity, curiosity, and independent problem-solving drive how we work every day.
We think globally but act locally, combining deep expertise with a founder-run, entrepreneurial mindset. If you thrive on autonomy and care about making a real difference through your work, you will feel at home here.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to hireme@dma-eng.com.
