Mechanical Engineer, Building Systems & Innovative Design

HDR, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Boston, MA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group.

The role focuses on designing mechanical systems for complex facilities, including healthcare, labs, and data centers, with emphasis on energy efficiency and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams. You will participate in all project phases from feasibility to construction administration, write specs, select equipment, perform psychrometric calculations, and ensure design documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis.
• Requires professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized in the position location.
• Experience in mechanical design of commercial or institutional facilities.
• Experience with architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design team through all project phases from feasibility to close-out.
• Coordinate workload to complete project assignments on schedule.
• Attend project site sessions with owners, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Write and edit mechanical specifications to fit project requirements.
• Understand fan and pump curves to select equipment for different applications.
• Perform psychrometric calculations for HVAC analysis.
• Develop ducts and elevations for complex areas.
• Develop air and water flow diagrams.
• Coordinate HVAC/plumbing control requirements with controls engineers.
• Review documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Perform field verification of existing conditions.
• Provide construction administration reviews and RFIs.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and prepare field reports.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis

Tools

MS Office

IES VE

REVIT/BIM

Load calculation software

Energy modeling software

Manufacturer equipment selection software

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Boston, MA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group.

The role focuses on designing mechanical systems for complex facilities, including healthcare, labs, and data centers, with emphasis on energy efficiency and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams. You will participate in all project phases from feasibility to construction administration, write specs, select equipment, perform psychrometric calculations, and ensure design documents