Mechanical Engineer

HDR is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our rapidly-growing Colorado building engineering team. This key role is part of our integrated Architecture/Engineering practice in Denver, Colorado, where you will influence projects from pursuit through final completion.

• Serve as Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, or Engineer-of-Record on selected projects.
• Lead BIM design staff and junior engineers in project tasks.
• Assist Marketing and Business Development teams in developing fee proposals and scope of work documents for HVAC, plumbing, and industrial process equipment.
• Attend internal and external project coordination meetings.
• Design, select, coordinate, and layout HVAC and plumbing systems to meet architectural, engineering, and end‑user requirements.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Develop control diagrams and sequences for building system operations.
• Produce technical reports and development of project specifications.
• Develop construction documents and modifications.
• Provide design support during construction, including field observations, submittal and shop drawing review, and RFI support.
• Conduct quality control and technical reviews, and provide guidance on active projects.
• Mentor and coach team members on relevant technical and professional areas.

• Collaborate with HDR Architecture and Engineering teams on project pursuits.
• Participate in discipline‑level and project‑level scope and fee development.
• Represent HDR at professional events to build the firm’s reputation.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring new team members.
• Engage in industry organizations, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Pursue additional industry certifications (e.g., LEED AP) and maintain them.

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical/plumbing engineering experience related to building design.
• Experience in Colorado across healthcare, water facilities, aerospace, aviation, hospitality, commercial real estate, or mission‑critical facilities.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, Revit, AutoCAD, and load‑analysis software such as IESVE.
• Experience with energy modeling and building energy use assessment.
• LEED or other sustainability accreditations.
• Technical and specification writing skills.
• Knowledge of current industry codes and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Prior experience in mechanical system design for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized by the local licensing board.
• Experience in commercial or institutional facilities, and use of MS Office, Trane TRACE, or similar software.
• Previous consulting experience with an architectural, engineering, or engineering‑consulting firm.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture and inclusive values.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.