Mechanical Engineer

hdr; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design team through schematic design, development, and contract documentation for commercial and institutional buildings in the United States. The role includes coordinating with agencies for code compliance, managing workloads, and participating in site reviews with the Project Manager and other disciplines.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with PE license, and has experience with MS Office, Trane TRACE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with commercial or institutional buildings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the mechanical design team's work through schematic design and contract document phases.
• Establish meetings and participate in code reviews for compliance.
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedules.
• Conduct site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review mechanical documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write/edit mechanical specifications and select equipment/systems.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• QA/QC on work of other Mechanical staff.

Skills

Coordination

Code compliance

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

Mechanical Engineer - (195057)

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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

• 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


• 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-Texas-Dallas

Other Locations

United States-Texas-Tyler

United States-Texas-Fort Worth

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass: Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Aug 5, 2026

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.