Mechanical Engineer

HDR; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design infrastructure that supports the digital age and enhances workspaces. You will coordinate the mechanical design team through schematic design and contract document phases, ensuring code compliance and on‑time delivery.

Responsibilities include site coordination, document reviews, specifications, and change management, with QA/QC oversight and construction administration as needed. A PE license and experience with commercial facilities are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Professional engineering license (PE or equivalent) required.
• Experience with commercial or institutional facilities essential.
• MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software experience required.
• Experience with architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firms preferred.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical design team through schematic design and contract document phases.
• Meet with agencies for code compliance and reviews.
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedules.
• Conduct on-site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review mechanical documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write/edit mechanical specifications and select equipment and systems.
• Coordinate changes with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Perform QA/QC on peers' work as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Code compliance

QA/QC

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Trane TRACE

IESVE

Revit MEP

Job description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.

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, select 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

• 5-10 years experience in HVAC and plumbing systems design
• Revit MEP experience preferred
• Computer experience utilizing MS Office, IESVE, Trane TRACE, or similar 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
• Commercial/institutional experience in healthcare, technology/data centers, and/or water‑wastewater preferred
• Master’s degree or other advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical emphasis
• 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

Location: United States‑Missouri‑Kansas City; Other Locations: United States‑Kansas‑Wichita, United States‑Missouri‑St Louis

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.