Mechanical Engineer

HDR•Glen Allen, VA

107d

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its Building Engineering Services Group. The role supports design of critical building infrastructure, including data centers and commercial environments, and contributes to projects focused on technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for mechanical-system design across varied building types and for coordinating mechanical design work through schematic design development and contract-document phases. The position also involves collaboration with project managers, other disciplines, clients, and governing agencies, as well as construction contract administration and quality assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Previous experience in mechanical-system design for commercial or institutional buildings.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position’s location, such as a PE or P.Eng.
Experience in commercial or institutional facilities.
Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, and manufacturer selection software.
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
Commitment to actively participating in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical emphasis.
At least 3 years of experience in mechanical-system design for commercial, institutional, or federal buildings.
Experience with healthcare, laboratory, data center, aerospace, and/or federal/DOD facilities.
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design or LEED.
Currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic area (Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC).

Responsibilities

Coordinate the mechanical design team’s work through schematic design development and the contract-document phase.
Design mechanical systems for a variety of building types.
Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies to address code compliance.
Coordinate workload to complete project documents on schedule.
Conduct project-site work sessions with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
Review mechanical documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
Write and edit mechanical specifications and select equipment, mechanical systems, and devices.
Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into 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.