Mechanical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Salt Lake City office. This role involves coordinating the mechanical design team and ensuring compliance with project specifications and codes. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical system design for commercial buildings.

The company values diversity and inclusion, providing support through various Employee Network Groups and fostering a collaborative culture. Competitive benefits such as life insurance and paid holidays are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Requires a PE license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position.
• Experience in commercial or institutional facilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical design team during schematic design and contract document phases.
• Establish meetings for code compliance reviews.
• Review mechanical documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other engineers.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Project coordination

Technical writing

QA/QC processes

Sustainable design/LEED

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Trane TRACE or similar software

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement

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 (e.g., 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 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-Utah-Salt Lake City

Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Grand Junction