Mechanical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 84,084 - 120,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of mechanical systems for commercial and institutional facilities in Minnesota. You will coordinate the mechanical design team through schematic to contract document phases, ensuring code compliance and effective collaboration with other disciplines.

The role requires a PE license and experience with MS Office, Trane TRACE, and manufacturer selection software. HDR values an active, employee‑owned culture and diverse project experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license required (Professional Engineer).
• Experience in mechanical system design for commercial or institutional facilities.
• Experience with MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software; familiarity with manufacturer selection tools.
• Active participant in an employee‑owned culture; engineering consulting background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the mechanical design team's work through schematic, development and contract document phases.
• Participate in code compliance reviews with governing agencies.
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedules.
• Lead work sessions at project sites with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review mechanical documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Prepare 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 the work of junior mechanical staff.

Skills

Project coordination

Code compliance

MS Office familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Architectural Eng (Mech)

Tools

Trane TRACE

Manufacturer selection software

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis
• A minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities 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

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The salary range in Minnesota is $84,084 - $120,120

Location

United States – Minnesota – St. Louis Park