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# Senior Mechanical Engineer at BRPH

- **Company:** BRPH
- **Location:** Denver Colorado, United States
- **Compensation:** $109k–$170k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/brph/jobs/4369082009

## Job description

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.

As an employee-owned company, BRPH is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and client-focused approach, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to design and build environments that are functional, efficient, and future-ready.

## Overview

Our senior mechanical engineer requires thorough knowledge of HVAC design processes, from planning jobs, supervising heating/cooling load and ventilation calculations, selecting equipment, and coordinating complete sets of construction documents, including specifications, and providing typical construction administration services throughout the construction process. This position also requires supervision of building plumbing design efforts, although thorough understanding of plumbing design is not required. A senior mechanical engineer will typically supervise project teams that include junior engineers and designers.

Job Responsibilities

- Primary function of this Engineer Level is the complete ability to take any size job from inception through project closeout.  This will include understanding and/or developing the project’s scope, fee and schedule.  Input into the three activities may be required.  All work will be subject to peer reviews and Director’s reviews when applicable.
- Performs assignments designed to continue to develop complex professional engineering work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.  Assignments require independent judgement and application of a non-routine, complex nature.  Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.  Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and represents the company to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.  Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of engineering. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work results from progressive experience and education.  Assignments usually include complex engineering tasks and calculations with limited technical guidance on non-standard issues.  Must coordinate with and help resolve conflicts with other disciplines based on an excellent understanding of the design process.  Responsible for the preparation of project specific construction specifications and for all aspects of construction administration.  Assignments may include managerial tasks of both project and personnel nature.
- Prepares reports, specifications, plans, construction and design schedules, cost estimates and level II plans (including developing mechanical manhour fee estimates).
- Has working knowledge of computer aided design drafting to produce designs into routine final drawings, and performs limited CADD operations.
- Research discipline-related code issues and present interpretation.
- Visits construction sites to review, monitor, and report progress and perform other construction administration duties, such as shop drawing review, attend construction site meetings, answering RFI’s, preparing supplemental instructions and proposal requests, writing status reports, etc.
- Must be proficient in the use of:
- Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and Bluebeam
- Trane Trace Load 700
- Model energy codes
- Miscellaneous mechanical system and product selection and sizing software
- Duties may include, or assisting in, supervising, coordinating and checking the work, as well as instructing, leading and mentoring other staff members.
- Perform checking of one’s own work and work prepared by drafters, engineering designers and other engineers.
- Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings and specifications.
- Assist in preparing design budgets, marketing proposals and cost estimates.
- Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
- Promote communication, cooperation and quality among staff.
- Promotes and represents the firm in a professional manner.
- Develops engineering proposals and agreements for assigned projects.
- Prepares forecast of workload and resources for assigned projects and/or department.
- Prepares and monitors project budgets.  Has overall responsibility for the profitability of his/her projects.
- Responsible for meeting project schedules, timely completion and quality of assigned projects.
- May serve as a project manager or project engineer on assigned projects.
- Assist in marketing and presentations.
- Should be active in professional trade organizations.

Education and/or Experience

- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum of eight years of experience as an engineer in Mechanical Engineering.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

- Must have passed the NCEES exam and be licensed as a Professional Engineer

Salary Range

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $109,000 - $170,200. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Physical Requirements

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is shown below. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and geographic location

Colorado Pay Range $109,000—$170,200 USD

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE, including Disability/Vets

## About BRPH

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firm that delivers integrated design and building solutions for mission-driven clients across aerospace, defense, entertainment, education, and manufacturing markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program)
- **Headquarters**: Melbourne, Florida, United States
- **Founded**: 1964
- **Founders**: Three engineers and an architect (names not publicly available)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) — with specializations in aerospace and defense, entertainment, education, manufacturing and industrial, hospitality, and government facilities.
- **Target customers**: B2B and government — mission-driven organizations, including federal agencies, space program contractors, theme park operators, educational institutions, and industrial manufacturers.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Creative Ideas. Precisely Delivered." — to provide strategically sound, technically focused AEC solutions that turn client visions into reality.

## Products & Services
- **Architecture**: Full architectural design services for complex facilities, from launch pads to theme parks.
- **Engineering**: Structural, mechanical, electrical, process piping, and civil engineering expertise.
- **Construction Services**: On-site project management, construction project engineering, field quality management, and traveling project management.
- **Digital Technologies**: BIM coordination, reality capture, AR/CAVE visualization, and 3D modeling.
- **Program Management**: End-to-end project controls, analysis, and execution for large-scale, multi-phase programs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private, employee-owned)
- **Key Metric**: Employee-owned firm with six decades of continuous operation; named **Zweig Group’s 2026 Best Firms to Work For**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors — fully employee-owned. Longtime supporters of United Way, Junior Achievement, and STEM education organizations.
- **Growth Signals**: Operates offices in **Florida (Melbourne, Orlando, Boca Raton, Cape Canaveral), Colorado (Denver), Arizona (Phoenix), Georgia (Atlanta), Washington (Lynnwood), Alabama (Huntsville), South Carolina (Charleston), and California (Palmdale, Santa Barbara)**. Offers fully remote, hybrid, and on-site work options. Continues to win projects in aerospace, entertainment, and advanced manufacturing.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Employee Ownership (ESOP)**: Every eligible team member is an owner, creating strong alignment with client success and long-term company performance.
- **Integrated Full-Service Model**: Single firm handles architecture, engineering, and construction — reducing handoff risks and promoting seamless collaboration.
- **Deep Technical Expertise**: Decades of experience on iconic, technically demanding projects (e.g., NASA launch pads, theme park attractions, secure defense facilities) that competitors often cannot replicate.
- **Culture of Innovation**: Heavy investment in visualization technologies (AR, CAVE, BIM) and continuous training keeps the team at the forefront of AEC technology.

## Strategic Focus
- **Continued expansion** in aerospace, defense, entertainment, and education markets.
- **Leverage digital technologies** (BIM, AR, reality capture) to improve project delivery and client outcomes.
- **Grow employee-ownership culture** and attract top AEC talent through flexible work and competitive benefits.
- **Deepen client relationships** by offering “Creative Ideas. Precisely Delivered.” for the most challenging built-environment projects.

## Why Work Here
- **Employee Ownership**: Eligible team members participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and a stock shares program, building long-term wealth.
- **Flexible Work Environment**: Full-time office, hybrid schedules, and fully remote positions are available across many roles.
- **Award-Winning Culture**: Named one of Zweig Group’s “Best Firms to Work For” (2026). Emphasis on mentorship, accessible management, and an open-door policy.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Group medical (with HSA), dental, vision, health & dependent FSAs, pet insurance, free telehealth. Financial benefits include 401k with company match, student loan 401k match, supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and financial planning services. Work-life balance benefits include paid time off, paid family leave, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly “Best Place to Work” stipend for wellness, childcare, home office, or charitable giving.
- **Collaborative & Supportive Teams**: High percentage of team members with 20+ years of tenure; strong mentoring culture and numerous continuing education programs.
- **Meaningful Projects**: Work on nationally recognized facilities — from space launch pads to next-generation manufacturing campuses to world-famous entertainment venues.

## Sources
1. [BRPH Careers Page](https://www.brph.com/careers/)
2. [BRPH Main Website](https://www.brph.com/)
3. [BRPH Jobs on Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/brph)
4. [BRPH Who We Are](https://www.brph.com/who-we-are/)
5. [BRPH Work Culture](https://www.brph.com/who-we-are/culture/)
6. [Zweig Group Best Firms to Work For Announcement](https://www.brph.com/brph-named-zweig-group-best-firms-to-work-for-2026/)

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