Senior Mechanical Engineer

HDR; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Atlanta to lead mechanical design for Building Engineering Services projects. The role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, engaging with clients, and guiding the project from schematic design through documents.

Ideal candidates bring a PE license, 10+ years of experience in commercial/institutional buildings, and strong skills in AutoCAD and MS Project. Local candidates preferred; onsite work is typical.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and PE license.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical system design experience in commercial or institutional buildings.
• Strong leadership, project management, and team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of Mechanical Engineers within a multidiscipline team throughout project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in meetings related to mechanical systems.
• Lead mechanical design on projects and ensure code compliance in reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Bluebeam

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'

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.

HDR is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Atlanta. 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 mission critical experience
• Plumbing and HVAC design experience
• Bluebeam and REVIT experience are highly desired
• Local candidates are preferred

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.

Primary Location: United States-Georgia-Atlanta Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Building Mechanical Job Posting: Sep 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiant action and equal opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.