Senior Mechanical Engineer (Buildings)

HDR • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

HDR is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Building Engineering Services Group. The role contributes to the design of building engineering systems and critical infrastructure, including data centers and commercial environments. The position involves leading mechanical engineering work on projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver designs that support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer coordinates mechanical engineers and other disciplines throughout project development, establishes client relationships, participates in marketing and project meetings, and leads mechanical work on many projects. The role also includes code-compliance reviews, conducting design work sessions at project sites, coordinating workloads and schedules, tracking project finances, and working with project and regional leadership on project reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical system design for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position location, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination, and project management experience.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical emphasis.
• Experience with healthcare, science and technology, and/or civic facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Mechanical Engineers’ work with the broader multidisciplinary team throughout project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings related to mechanical systems.
• Serve as the mechanical lead on many projects.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at project sites with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload throughout project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Track project financial aspects and coordinate and adjust team work efforts to meet agreed-upon schedule parameters.
• Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller, and Regional Director on project reviews with corporate management as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior