Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Buildings

hdr; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (PE) to lead the building mechanical design scope across schematic design to contract documents. You will coordinate the design team, interface with code officials, and ensure schedule alignment.

The role requires a PE license, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, and experience with commercial/institutional facilities. Proficiency in REVIT, IESVE, and BlueBeam is preferred; HDR supports employee ownership and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for commercial or institutional buildings.
• MS Office and Trane TRACE or similar software experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the mechanical design team's work through schematic design and contract document phase.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review mechanical documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit mechanical specifications and select equipment and devices.
• Coordinate with affected disciplines for addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders; incorporate changes into documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• QA/QC on the work of other mechanical team members.
• Lead mechanical and plumbing design (drawings and specs) of projects.
• Perform load and plumbing calculations to size equipment, piping, ductwork.

Skills

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis

Tools

REVIT

IESVE

BlueBeam

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Buildings - (195636)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Buildings, 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, selects 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
• Lead mechanical and plumbing design (drawings and specifications) of projects
• Perform load and plumbing calculations to size equipment, piping, ductwork, and other pieces of mechanical equipment as required
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis
• A minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
• Proficiency with the following software packages: REVIT, IESVE, and BlueBeam
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand

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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Gig Harbor} $88,000 - $126,500 {Bellevue, WA}: $96,096 - $137,280

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Gig Harbor

Other Locations: United States-Washington-Bellevue

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Mechanical

Job Posting: Sep 2, 2026

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.