Mechanical Engineer

HDR; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Inclusive environment

Collaboration with diverse teams

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Engineering Services Business Group in Indianapolis, IN. The role includes producing design drawings and collaborating with clients and engineering staff. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and professional licensing. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical systems design for commercial or institutional buildings, with a strong emphasis on client relationships and teamwork. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on impactful design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of the mechanical design team through design phases.
• Conduct work sessions at project site with Project Manager.
• Review mechanical documents for conflicts with other disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Client relationship building

Collaboration with engineers

Quality assurance / quality control

Sustainable design interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Trane TRACE

Manufacturer selection software

Job description

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?

HDR is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Indianapolis, 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 Data center design and in this position you will be required to work on site a data center facilities in the area.

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The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for production of design drawings, calculations and specifications. This dynamic individual will be engaged with clients and the local engineering community. In this role, you will collaborate with the BES Business Group Manager and Mechanical Section Manager to build strong external and internal client relationships with other HDR business group leadership. Other responsibilities include participating in marketing and project planning and serving as a representative of HDR to the local industry.

In the role of 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, selects equipment, mechanical systems and devices
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• 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

• Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis or Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• Data Center design experience
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required

Required Qualifications

• 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

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.