Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
10+ years in mechanical system design for commercial or institutional buildings
Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) is mandatory
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, MS Project, and AutoCAD
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Experience with architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firms
Responsibilities
Manage a design production team for HVAC and Plumbing projects
Oversee workflow, mentoring, quality control, and team dynamics
Serve as technical lead, coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines
Engage directly with clients and internal project stakeholders
Assist in implementing and monitoring company policies
Lead development of proposals, including scope and estimating
Contribute technical expertise in a variety of markets, particularly in Healthcare
Benefits
Collaborative, employee-owned culture fostering inclusion and respect
Access to specialized training and professional development opportunities
Participation in diverse Employee Network Groups for belonging and support
Opportunity to lead and innovate in critical infrastructure design
Work on projects impacting the healthcare and technology sectors
Full Job Description
HDR is hiring a Mechanical Principal - Healthcare - for our Building Engineering Services Team in Pennington, New Jersey. This individual will be administratively responsible for the group as well as technical service functions and will lead and coordinate services with other disciplines. They will be directly involved with clients in project production and related issues and will assist the Mechanical Section Manager in the implementation, monitoring and support of company policy. They will train, develop, and manage technical personnel and help identify and recruit talented staff to enable our mechanical section to grow to meet the design needs of HDR's East Region. They will also be responsible for coordinating workload between the Mechanical subgroups in NJ, as well as the BES teams in the NY/NJ area, at the direction of the Mechanical Section Manager. This engagement should include regular workload discussions, engagement with shared professional development opportunities, and intentional cross-training of our staff.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for managing a design production team to deliver HVAC and Plumbing work through recruitment, staff development, and training.
Managing workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment
Function as a technical lead on projects, coordinating with other disciplines across HDR, and leading the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction
Be directly involved with external clients as well as internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR
Expected to help implement, monitor, and support company policies, especially as delegated by the Mechanical Section Manager
Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in technical design.
Assist in the preparation of mechanical proposals including scope development and estimating hours/fee, under the supervision of the Mechanical Section Manager
Provide technical expertise in HVAC and Plumbing design across a variety of markets including Healthcare, Education and Science, Data Centers, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, and Federal Clients.
Review work of junior staff.
Some travel will be expected.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree with a focus in Mechanical Engineering.
15 years of experience in mechanical design.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical/HVAC design of buildings and facilities
Technical knowledge of mechanical systems design.
Excellent planning skills
Ability to thrive in a team environment.
Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members.
A minimum of 10 years 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.
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
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.
