Mechanical Engineer (PE) – Building Systems Leader

HDR, Inc.; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer (PE) in Buildings to lead the mechanical design team through schematic design and contract documents. You will coordinate with agencies for code compliance and oversee load calculations, piping, and ducts sizing while ensuring QA/QC and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have a PE license, 3+ years in commercial/institutional systems, and proficiency with REVIT, IESVE, and BlueBeam. HDR emphasizes employee ownership and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent; PE license required or recognized by state licensing board.
• Experience with mechanical system design for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Proficient with MS Office and building design tools like Trane TRACE or similar; firm- or project-specific software familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical design team through schematic to contract document phase.
• Lead mechanical and plumbing design including drawings and specifications.
• Perform load and piping/duct sizing calculations for equipment.

Skills

team leadership

code compliance

load calculations

MS Office

fabrication/coordination

communication

QA/QC

LEED knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering (Mechanical emphasis)

Tools

REVIT

IESVE

BlueBeam

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer (PE) in Buildings to lead the mechanical design team through schematic design and contract documents. You will coordinate with agencies for code compliance and oversee load calculations, piping, and ducts sizing while ensuring QA/QC and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have a PE license, 3+ years in commercial/institutional systems, and proficiency with REVIT, IESVE, and BlueBeam. HDR emphasizes employee ownership and inclusive culture.