Mechanical Engineer – MEP Systems & Project Lead

HDR; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design infrastructure that supports the digital age and enhances workspaces. You will coordinate the mechanical design team through schematic design and contract document phases, ensuring code compliance and on‑time delivery.

Responsibilities include site coordination, document reviews, specifications, and change management, with QA/QC oversight and construction administration as needed. A PE license and experience with commercial facilities are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Professional engineering license (PE or equivalent) required.
• Experience with commercial or institutional facilities essential.
• MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software experience required.
• Experience with architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firms preferred.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical design team through schematic design and contract document phases.
• Meet with agencies for code compliance and reviews.
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedules.
• Conduct on-site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review mechanical documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write/edit mechanical specifications and select equipment and systems.
• Coordinate changes with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Perform QA/QC on peers' work as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Code compliance

QA/QC

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Trane TRACE

IESVE

Revit MEP

Job description

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design infrastructure that supports the digital age and enhances workspaces. You will coordinate the mechanical design team through schematic design and contract document phases, ensuring code compliance and on‑time delivery.

Responsibilities include site coordination, document reviews, specifications, and change management, with QA/QC oversight and construction administration as needed. A PE license and experience with commercial facilities are required.