Minimum 10 years in mechanical system design for commercial/institutional buildings
Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD
Demonstrated leadership and project management experience
Experience with an architectural/engineering or consulting firm
Commitment to an employee-owned culture
Responsibilities
Coordinate Mechanical Engineers' work with a multidisciplinary team throughout project development
Establish client relations and participate in mechanical systems marketing and design meetings
Lead mechanical aspects on various projects
Participate in agency reviews for code compliance
Conduct design sessions at project sites with Project Manager and other disciplines
Track project financials and adjust team workload as necessary
Review mechanical documents for interdisciplinary conflicts
Write/edit mechanical specifications and select equipment/systems
Manage RFIs, change orders, and project document updates
Conduct QA/QC on work from Mechanical Project Engineers/Technicians
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with integrated engineering teams
Opportunities for career advancement in technical specialization, operations, or project management
Exposure to diverse project typologies, including hyperscale data centers
Chance to work on location-specific projects across varied sites
Participation in construction contract administration and project reviews
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Mechanical Section Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer is a member of the integrated project team that contributes Mechanical engineering knowledge and analysis during the design phase of our work. The project mix will span a variety of typologies and systems: assignments include hyperscale data centres and collaborations with other business groups within HDR including Water, Resources, and Transportation Business Groups. The role involves working on multiple projects with project sites in various locations. The Sr Mechanical Engineer may be involved in construction contract administration, site reviews on different projects, and condition assessments. The successful candidate will participate in a growing collaborative and integrated engineering team. Common areas for progression and career growth for this position include leadership positions in Technical Specialization, Operations, or Project Management.
In the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:
Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems
Assume the mechanical lead on many projects
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work efforts with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director for project reviews with corporate management as needed
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, and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
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
Data Centre, Semiconductor, Healthcare, Laboratory or Sports facilities experience
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design desired
Experience using AI productivity tools to accelerate project workstreams including technical writing, code and specification research, and performance simulation and modelling
Computer experience using IESVE or similar software, manufacturer selection software, AI-enhanced engineering
Strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
Good organizational skills, confident curiosity, strong analytical judgment
Ability to rigorously audit, validate, and verify all AI-generated outputs (examples: calculations, code interpretations, and routing designs) against core mechanical engineering fundamentals and regulations.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
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.
