Senior Mechanical Engineer

HDR is currently seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, IL. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. We work in a wide variety of markets including Tech/Media/Telecom, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Industrial, Water, Federal and Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure.

We have an industry leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation.

• Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems.
• Assume the mechanical lead on many projects.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work efforts with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule.
• Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director for project reviews with corporate management as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis or Mechanical Engineering.
• Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience.
• Preference will be given to individuals with Data Center design experience.

• 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.

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.

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.