Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
3+ years of mechanical system design experience in commercial/institutional buildings
Proficient in MS Office and design software like Trane TRACE
Experience in working with architectural/engineering consulting firms
Commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture
Responsibilities
Coordinate the mechanical design team during schematic and document phases
Establish and participate in code compliance meetings with governing agencies
Manage workload to meet project deadlines
Conduct work sessions on-site with project managers and other disciplines
Review designs for conflicts across all engineering disciplines
Write and edit mechanical specifications, select equipment and systems
Assist in administration of construction contracts as needed
Benefits
Collaborative work environment in an integrated design team
Opportunity to work on high-profile data center projects
Engagement with clients and the local engineering community
Involvement in marketing and project planning activities
Impactful role in promoting an employee-owned culture
Full Job Description
HDR is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Indianapolis, IL. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. We work in a wide variety of markets including Tech/Media/Telecom, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Industrial, Water, Federal and Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure. We have an industry leading focus on Data center design and in this position you will be required to work on site a data center facilities in the area.
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for production of design drawings, calculations and specifications. This dynamic individual will be engaged with clients and the local engineering community. In this role, you will collaborate with the BES Business Group Manager and Mechanical Section Manager to build strong external and internal client relationships with other HDR business group leadership. Other responsibilities include participating in marketing and project planning and serving as a representative of HDR to the local industry.
In the role of Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:
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
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis or Mechanical Engineering
A minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
Data Center design experience
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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. Example: 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
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
