Senior Mechanical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Building Engineering Services team in Atlanta. You will lead mechanical design efforts and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule.

Responsibilities include client relations, code compliance reviews, and guiding project progression from schematic through construction documents. A PE license and 10+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical system design experience in commercial or institutional buildings.
• PE license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers within a multidiscipline team across projects.
• Establish client relations and participate in meetings on mechanical systems.
• Lead mechanical design efforts on multiple projects.
• Participate in reviews with agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document sessions with PM, architect and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedules and manage finances.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering (Mechanical emphasis)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

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
• *LI-SM1

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

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 affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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