Mechanical Engineer *

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 79,734 - 148,077; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical/Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a leading TMT practice. Responsibilities include designing mechanical systems for data centers and mission‑critical facilities, coordinating with clients, PMs, electrical and architectural teams, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes feasibility studies, construction documents, and on‑site QA during construction. Applicants should have a PE license, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and experience with commercial/institutional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PE license (P.E. or P.Eng) mandatory.
• Experience in mechanical system design for commercial/institutional facilities.
• MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, and manufacturer selection software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the mechanical design team through schematic design development and contract document phases.
• Establish meetings and participate in code compliance reviews with governing agencies.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Attend project sites with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review mechanical documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit mechanical specifications; select equipment and systems.
• Coordinate addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders; incorporate changes into documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Perform QA/QC on work of other Mechanical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering (Mechanical emphasis)

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.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Mechanical/Senior Mechanical Engineer to join one of the largest, fastest‑growing, and most comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom) practices in the industry.

Opportunities are available in the following locations: US: Atlanta, Austin, Bellevue, Boise, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Omaha, Orlando, Pennington, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Walnut Creek. UK: London, Manchester, Glasgow.

This role is part of an integrated team responsible for mechanical design support of Data Center and other mission‑critical buildings and infrastructure. The engineer will design projects from start to finish, coordinating with clients, project managers, electrical team members, architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, marketing members, and all other team members. Responsibilities include developing feasibility reports, construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, and performing RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, site investigation, and overall construction administration. Passion, self‑motivation, and strong leadership skills are a must to deliver technically excellent design solutions for our clients.

• Coordinate the mechanical design team through schematic design development and contract document phases.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with 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 and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders, and incorporate agreed‑upon changes into 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.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Data Center/Mission Critical facilities 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.
• 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.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, assistance programs, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location: $79,734 – $148,077.

Primary Location: United States‑Nebraska‑Omaha

Other Locations: United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte, United States‑Texas‑Austin, United Kingdom‑Scotland‑Glasgow, United States‑Washington‑Bellevue, United States‑Missouri‑Kansas City, United States‑Colorado‑Denver, United States‑New Jersey‑Pennington, United States‑New Jersey‑Newark, United States‑New York‑New York, United States‑Montana‑Missoula, United States‑Utah‑Salt Lake City, United States‑Texas‑Houston, United States‑Arizona‑Phoenix, United States‑Georgia‑Atlanta, United Kingdom‑England‑London, United States‑California‑Walnut Creek, United Kingdom‑England‑Manchester, United States‑California‑Folsom, United States‑Oregon‑Portland, United States‑Florida‑Orlando, United States‑Illinois‑Chicago, United States‑California‑Los Angeles, United States‑Idaho‑Boise, United States‑Minnesota‑Minneapolis, United States‑North Carolina‑Raleigh, United States‑Pennsylvania‑Pittsburgh, United States‑Nevada‑Las Vegas, United States‑Texas‑San Antonio, United States‑Montana‑Billings, United States‑Texas‑Dallas, United States‑Ohio‑Columbus.

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular