Mechanical Engineer

HDR; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.

You will coordinate the mechanical design team through schematic design and contract documents, ensure code compliance with authorities, manage workload and schedules, and perform QA/QC with other disciplines. HDR champions employee‑owned culture and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical system design for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized by licensing board.
• Experience with architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firms.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.
• Proficient in MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical design team through schematic design to contract documents.
• Lead agency reviews for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to meet project documents schedule.
• Conduct site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit mechanical specifications; select equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with disciplines on addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC on other Mechanical Project Engineers, Coordinators or CAD Technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

HVAC design

Coordination

QA/QC

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Revit MEP

MS Office

IESVE

Trane TRACE

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.

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, 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

• 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

Location: United States‑Missouri‑Kansas City; Other Locations: United States‑Kansas‑Wichita, United States‑Missouri‑St Louis

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.