Mechanical EIT/Designer

HDR•Boston, MA

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About The Position

HDR is seeking a Mechanical EIT/Designer to contribute to the Building Engineering Services Group’s mechanical engineering section in the New England region. The role focuses on designing HVAC and plumbing systems for building projects and supporting mechanical design work across all project phases, from feasibility studies and conceptual design through construction administration, commissioning, and close-out. The position supports the preparation of complete design packages, including design calculations, code summaries, construction drawings, and specifications. Work also includes developing equipment, ductwork, and piping details; supporting equipment selection and controls design; evaluating building loads and energy-modeling results; and contributing to life-cycle cost analyses. The employee may work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers on larger projects, and may visit project sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction. HDR describes its employee-owned culture as collaborative and inclusive, with an emphasis on respect, belonging, and enabling employees to contribute their perspectives. Candidates hired without an EIT will be titled “Mechanical Designer.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, and equipment selection software.
Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or the ability and expectation to obtain EIT certification for career progression.
At least 1 year of experience in the A/E consulting industry or relevant internship/co-op experience; 3 years of experience preferred.
Experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial and/or institutional buildings.
Experience and understanding of sustainable building design, including certifications such as LEED AP and/or WELL AP.
Experience supporting designs for healthcare, education, science and technology, and civic/government projects.
Experience using IES VE energy-modeling software and mechanical manufacturer equipment-selection software.
Local candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the Building Engineering Services mechanical engineering section in the New England region.
Design HVAC and plumbing systems.
Apply and continue developing knowledge of mechanical engineering design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and building design and construction guidelines.
Contribute to mechanical design work across project phases, including feasibility studies, programming, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project close-out.
Support development of design packages, including basis-of-design materials, design calculations, code summaries, owner input, construction drawings, and specifications.
Develop sections and elevations for complex equipment, ductwork, and piping areas, and prepare airside and waterside system flow diagrams.
Develop understanding of fan and pump curves to support equipment selection.
Use psychrometric calculations to analyze and select HVAC systems and equipment.
Support development of controls diagrams, point lists, and sequences of operation for HVAC and plumbing systems.
Evaluate mechanical equipment sizing and assist with obtaining equipment selections from manufacturer representatives.
Visit project sites to verify existing conditions, monitor construction progress, and prepare field observation reports.
Work independently on small projects or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects.
Develop HVAC building-load calculations using IES VE, Trane TRACE 3D, or comparable programs.
Support life-cycle cost analysis reports to identify cost-effective building-envelope and MEP systems.
Evaluate building energy-modeling inputs and outputs for accuracy.
Perform other duties as needed.