Plumbing Engineer

HDR•Denver, CO

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is looking for a Plumbing Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Denver, Colorado. Our team is looking for a candidate to meet the demands of our client base including Science and Technology, Mission Critical and Commercial projects. We are actively seeking candidates with experience within the mission critical environment, but similar project types will also be considered for previous experience. This individual should also have a desire to mentor and train younger plumbing engineers. The Plumbing Engineer will be responsible for designing projects from start to finish. This will include coordinating and working closely with clients, project managers, mechanical team members, architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, marketing members, and all other team members. They will be responsible for developing feasibility reports, construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, and performing RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration. Passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills are a must to deliver technically excellent design solutions for our clients. Additional responsibilities include:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Previous experience 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.
Experience in commercial or institutional facilities
Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software
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

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a minimum of 5 years of consulting engineering experience in the design of high reliability plumbing systems.
Must take ownership of assignments and work both independently and as part of a large project team.
Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) required.
Previous Data Center/Mission Critical experience with an architectural/engineering, or engineering consulting firm is desired (similar project experience will be considered).
Strong desire to stay current with the trends of the fast-paced industry of mission critical.
Working knowledge of the following standards: Uptime Topology standards, ASHRAE TC 9.9, ASHRAE 90.4, and the ISO standards regarding PUE, CUE, and WUE.
Working knowledge of the following programs: Bluebeam Revu, AFT Fathom (or a similar piping analysis software), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of Newforma Project Center and/or ProjectWise Document Management Software
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Strongly motivated and showing professional initiative.
Focused on client outcomes.
Working knowledge of current industry codes and standards
Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Technical and specification writing skills.
NCEES Registration
Working knowledge of Revit
Preference given to local candidates.

Responsibilities

Help grow a team that works together to create a collaborative environment that promotes career growth, the production of high-quality construction documents, client satisfaction, and acts as a safety net for each other.
Coordinate the work of Plumbing Engineers, EITs, and BIM Specialists with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project’s development.
Mentor, organize, and facilitate the growth of junior staff.
Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
Assume a substantial role in plumbing design for projects.
Work with clients to understand their project specific requirements around reliability, growth increments, first cost versus life cycle costs, sustainability, construction schedules, and future flexibility.
Providing detailed design and coordination with multidisciplinary team members
Attend design meetings with other team members and lead plumbing discussions in the meetings.
Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and other disciplines.
Produce code conforming designs and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
Design support during construction including field observations, submittal & shop drawing review, Request for Information (RFI) support.
Perform other duties as needed.