Senior Mechanical Engineer

HDR, Inc.

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 143,000 - 204,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Arlington, VA to lead mechanical design for complex buildings and manage multidisciplinary collaboration. The role emphasizes code compliance, client relations, and project leadership in a dynamic, employee-owned culture.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience in commercial/institutional mechanical design, and a PE license. Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Project, and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
Minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design for commercial or institutional buildings
Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Project and MS Office
Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers within a multidiscipline team through project development
Establish client relations and participate in design, marketing and production meetings for mechanical systems
Assume the mechanical lead on multiple projects and ensure code compliance with reviewers
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines
Track project workload and budget to keep documents on schedule and within scope

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

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'

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

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 Senior Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems
Assume the mechanical lead on many projects
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work efforts with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director for project reviews with corporate management as needed
Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis
Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience
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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
A minimum of 10 years 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.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and AutoCAD
Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience
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