Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job summary

Coordinate the mechanical design team through schematic development and contract document phases for various projects, including hyperscale data centers. Perform construction contract administration, site reviews, and QA/QC on the work of junior engineers and technicians.

Job details

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? 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. 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. Reporting to the Mechanical Section Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer is a member of the integrated project team that contributes Mechanical engineering knowledge and analysis during the design phase of our work. The project mix will span a variety of typologies and systems: assignments include hyperscale data centres and collaborations with other business groups within HDR including Water, Resources, and Transportation Business Groups. The role involves working on multiple projects with project sites in various locations. The Mechanical Engineer may be involved in construction contract administration, site reviews on different projects, and condition assessments. The successful candidate will participate in a growing collaborative and integrated engineering team. Common areas for progression and career growth for this position include the Senior Mechanical Engineer role, Technical Specialization, and Project Management. Responsibilities In the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to: Coordinate the work of the mechanical design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines Review mechanical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines Write and edit mechanical specifications. Select equipment, mechanical systems and devices Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently 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 Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 3 years' experience in mechanical system design of commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings Data Centre, Semiconductor, Healthcare, Laboratory or Sports facilities experience Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired Experience using AI productivity tools to accelerate project workstreams including technical writing, code and specification research, and performance simulation and modelling Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments Good organizational skills, confident curiosity, strong analytical judgment, leadership potential Ability to rigorously audit, validate, and verify all AI-generated outputs (calculations, code interpretations, and routing designs) against core mechanical engineering fundamentals and regulations. Other Job Details Further, the position requires: Compliance with HDR and, as applicable, contractor safety policies and procedures. Potential attendance at job sites to support design and construction activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering A minimum of 10 years 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. 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 An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

What you’ll do

Coordinate the mechanical design team through schematic development and contract document phases for various projects, including hyperscale data centers. Perform construction contract administration, site reviews, and QA/QC on the work of junior engineers and technicians.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) with at least 10 years of experience in commercial or institutional building design. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project, along with demonstrated leadership and project management experience, is essential.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical System Design
• Project Coordination
• Construction Contract Administration
• QA/QC
• Technical Writing
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• Sustainable Design
• LEED
• AI Productivity Tools
• Code Compliance
• Equipment Selection
• Leadership
• Analytical Judgment
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Semiconductors
• Mechanical Design
• Contractor Safety
• Change Orders
• Curiosity
• Resilience
• Schematic Diagrams
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Architectural Engineering
• Auditing
• Construction
• Built Environment
• Civil Engineering
• Communication
• Consulting
• Contract Management
• Creativity
• Data Centers
• Executive Sponsor
• Innovation
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Listening Skills
• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management
• Mechanical Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Productivity Software
• Water Resources
• Network Routing
• Coordinating
• High Dynamic Range
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Mechanical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer (General)
• Mechanical Engineers