HDR is currently seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, 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 sustainable design and energy conservation. The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for production of design drawings, calculations and specifications at a high level of understanding. They will also assist in coordinating the work of the mechanical team, providing staff development and mentoring, uplifting morale, and providing quality control with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development. This dynamic individual will be engaged with clients and the 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to: 3 Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems 3 Assume the mechanical lead on many projects 3 Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance 3 Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines 3 Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule 3 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 3 Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director for project reviews with corporate management as needed 3 Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications 3 Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis or Mechanical Engineering 3 Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience 3 Preference will be given to individuals with Data Center design experience Qualifications Required Qualifications 3 Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering 3 A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings 3 Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. 3 Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and AutoCAD 3 Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience 3 Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm 3 An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must