Mechanical Engineer
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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The Mechanical Engineer is an essential, valued member of our Building Engineering Services (BES) staff directly responsible for creating a major portion of our project deliverables. The ability to work as part of a collaborative team across multiple time zones is a must. This position requires a self-motivated, creative, and innovative professional and offers expanding responsibility and growth potential. The Mechanical Engineer works as part of a collaborative, nationwide team creating system designs that enhance the working environments of our clients.
Primary Duties:
- 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, selects 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
Professional Development
- Active participation in industry organizations is encouraged.
- Additional industry certifications are also encouraged (LEED AP, CDT, CEM, etc.)
Preferred Skills – Applicable But Not a Requirement
- Experience in Federal, data center, civic, and/or healthcare facilities.
- Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu
- Working knowledge of Newforma Project Center and ProjectWise Document Management Software
- Energy modeling/buidling energy use assessments
- LEED or other sustainability accreditations
- NCEES registration
Technical
- Ability to act as the lead mechanical/plumbing engineer on smaller and mid-sized projects with the goal of advancing to the discipline lead on projects of all types and sizes
- Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
- Command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of Trane Trace 700, Trane Trace 3D Plus or similar load analysis software
- Technical and specification writing skills
- Working knowledge of current industry codes and standards
- Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
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- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
- Professional Engineer (PE) 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
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
