Mechanical Engineer - Building Engineering

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Pennington, NJ, to support mechanical design projects in healthcare, lab, and data center facilities. Responsibilities include supporting project phases, writing specifications, and performing HVAC analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, and experience in commercial building designs. The position is full-time, based in New Jersey, with regular employee status.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Previous experience with architectural/engineering firms.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design projects across various phases.
• Coordinate workload to complete project assignments on schedule.
• Write mechanical specifications to fit project requirements.

Skills

Revit

Microsoft Office

HVAC systems analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Trane TRACE

Job description

Overview

HDR BES group in New Jersey is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support mechanical design projects across a variety of building types.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the mechanical design team throughout all project phases ranging from feasibility studies, programming, conceptual design, schematic design, construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project close‑out
• Is responsible to coordinate workload to complete project assignments and deliverables on schedule
• Participate in work sessions at project site in conjunction with other disciplines, owners, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Write and edit mechanical specifications to fit project requirements
• Understand fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for different applications
• Ability to perform psychrometric calculations for analyzing and selecting HVAC systems and equipment
• Develop sections and elevations for complex ductwork and piping areas
• Develop air and water flow diagrams
• Coordinate HVAC and/or plumbing system control requirements and intended modes of operation with controls engineers to develop control diagrams, point lists, and sequences of operation
• Review mechanical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Perform field work and verification of existing conditions where required
• Provide construction administration support by reviewing mechanical and/or plumbing submittals and answering RFIs
• Visit project sites as requested or as contractually required to monitor construction progress and prepare field observation reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing complex and large‑scale healthcare, laboratory, and/or mission‑critical data center facilities
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office
• Experience using load calculation software, energy modeling software, and manufacturer equipment selection software
• Candidates who reside locally are preferred
• Previous experience with an A/E/C firm

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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 - New Jersey - Pennington

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

May 01, 2026

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.