Mechanical Engineer (Buildings)

HDR•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to coordinate mechanical design work for building projects. The role supports projects from schematic design development through contract documents, including coordination with governing agencies, project teams, and other disciplines. The engineer also contributes to construction contract administration and quality assurance and quality control. HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company and emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative culture in which employees are valued and empowered to contribute their perspectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
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 of commercial or institutional buildings.
Experience with healthcare, science and technology, and/or civic facilities.
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design or LEED; desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the mechanical design team’s work through schematic design development and the contract document phase.
Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
Coordinate workload to complete 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 reviews of the work of other Mechanical Project Engineers, Mechanical Project Coordinators, or Mechanical CAD Technicians as needed.
Perform other duties as needed.