Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Engineering

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

• Lead the work of the mechanical design team throughout all project phases ranging from feasibility studies, programming, conceptual design, schematic design, construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project close-out
• Write and edit mechanical specifications to fit project requirements
• Review mechanical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Understand fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for different applications
• Perform psychrometric calculations for analyzing and selecting HVAC systems and equipment
• Develop sections and elevations for complex ductwork and piping areas
• Develop air and water flow diagrams
• Coordinate HVAC system control requirements and intended modes of operation with controls engineers to develop control diagrams, point lists, and sequences of operation
• Visit project sites as requested to verify existing conditions or as contractually required to monitor construction progress and prepare field observation reports
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Coordinate workload, complete project assignments and deliverables on schedule
• Conduct virtual or on-site work sessions for projects in conjunction with other disciplines, owners, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders including presentations
• Experience in developing project hours to complete mechanical design documents for RFPs
• Coordinate and assist affected disciplines with project addenda, RFIs, change proposal requests, and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller, and Regional Director for project reviews with corporate management as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Mechanical Focus
• Understanding of applicable design codes and specification requirements
• Significant experience designing complex and large-scale laboratory facilities
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office
• Experience using load calculation software, energy modeling software, and manufacturer equipment selection software
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Take ownership of assignments and work both independently and as part of a large project team
• Strongly motivated, well organized, and showing professional initiative
• Focused on client outcomes
• Candidate with strong mentoring skills is highly preferred
• Preference is given to local candidates

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng.)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience
• 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