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Our 2022 Summer Interns: Dalton Carstens, Kiana Erickson, Louie Ervin, Abby Hayes, Patrick O’Brien, Dylan Vos and Tug Wright!

Position: Mechanical Engineering position involved with the investigation, design, and construction of building heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and fire protection systems. RESPONSIBILITIES Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues with them. Lead mechanical systems design including fire suppression, plumbing and HVAC systems. Perform and/or direct calculations for HVAC […]

Episode 1: A Living Building is the first of a 3-part documentary on the design of the Stanley Center.

Hiring Part or Full-time BIM Technician for Cedar Rapids Offices.

Design Engineers is not your average MEP Consultancy. One of our greatest assets is our Culture of Appreciation, which is why DE welcomed Allison Rowe as a full-time employee as soon as she graduated.

Design Engineers is excited to announce the promotion of Justin Marxen and Jonathan Gettler to Principal. 

Our very own Jonathan Gettler was appointed to the Iowa Electrical Examining Board on April 6th, 2020 by Governor Kim Reynolds. 

Indian Creek Nature Center opens it’s indoor creekbed to curious minds.

“The Visual Arts Building (VAB) at the University of Iowa is a marvel of both aesthetic design and mechanical engineering.”

PM Engineer magazine’s January 2020 edition features DE’s very own Amy Infelt, Tim Lentz, and Eric Bruxvoort on the cover. 

Congratulations to two Design Engineers employees who define the good-natured inquisitiveness that DE is famous for. Congratulate them the next time you see them!

USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification can take months to years to complete. Particularly when the design you are talking about is the Western Hemisphere’s first voided active slab heating and cooling system. Described by Architectural Record as: “The efficient system places plastic bubble-­shaped forms, arranged in a grid, at the center of […]

DE is excited to announce additions to our management and leadership group, Eric Bruxvoort and Jared Ramthun.

Kirkwood Center, Liberty High School and DE Offices honored at annual conference.

University of Iowa’s Visual Arts Building uses porous structure to innovate interior lighting

Six pages of stunning photography, detailed diagrams, and building-specific technical notes published by High Performing Buildings.

DE’s Indian Creek Nature Center Awarded 1st Place in ASHRAE Technology Awards

The DE Holiday Party was most mysterious, and the main course was killer. Thanks to everyone for another great year!!

After almost a year of mini-blinds in the windows, we’ve decided to make our office on Yellowstone home with a new look.

Built in 1915 in downtown Cedar Rapids, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church’s complete interior renovation is complete.