Mechanical Engineer

Job Overview

As a Mechanical Engineer in HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you will design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. Your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

• Coordinate the work of the mechanical design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review mechanical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write and edit mechanical specifications, select equipment, mechanical systems and devices.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Mechanical Project Engineers, Mechanical Project Coordinators or Mechanical CAD Technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis.
• Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required.
• A minimum of 6 years experience in mechanical and plumbing system design of commercial or institutional buildings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
• Experience in commercial or institutional facilities.
• Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. This includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $93,000 – $132,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)