Mechanical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Mentorship programs

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Kansas City to lead HVAC and plumbing design for commercial and institutional facilities. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review code compliance, and manage document development from schematic design through contract documents.

A PE license and strong experience in HVAC systems are essential. We value an active employee-owned culture and a commitment to building mechanical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional Engineer license recognized by the location's licensing board (PE/P.Eng).
• Experience with HVAC and plumbing systems design in commercial/institutional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the mechanical design team through schematic design and contract document phases.
• Coordinate with agencies for code compliance and conduct reviews.
• Lead site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review documents for conflicts and write/edit mechanical specifications.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.

Skills

HVAC Design

Plumbing Systems

Code Compliance

MS Office

Revit MEP

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

MS Office

Trane TRACE

IESVE

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?

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.

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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.

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

• 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

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.

Primary Location

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Jul 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affir

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.