Senior Mechanical Engineer

HDR • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

HDR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Building Engineering Services team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The position contributes to the design of building systems and critical infrastructure, including facilities supporting data centers and commercial environments. The engineer coordinates mechanical engineering work with multidisciplinary teams, helps lead mechanical design on projects, engages with clients and participates in marketing and project meetings. The role also supports code-compliance reviews, project-site work sessions, schedule and workload coordination, and project financial tracking. The position is part of HDR’s employee-owned culture, which emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, and respect.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience designing mechanical systems for 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.
• 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.
• Local candidates are preferred.
• Revit experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Mechanical Engineers’ work with the rest of the multidisciplinary team throughout project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings concerning 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 or adjust team efforts to keep work within agreed 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