Senior Mechanical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on producing design drawings, calculations and specifications at a high level, while mentoring the mechanical team and ensuring quality across a multidiscipline staff.

You will collaborate with BES leadership, engage in marketing and project planning, and build strong client relationships with HDR leadership. A PE license is preferred for this senior role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional Engineer license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings for mechanical systems.
• Assume the mechanical lead on projects.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload through the project development to meet schedules.
• Track the financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust work to stay within schedule.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director for project reviews.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis or Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft 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'

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 currently seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, IL. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. We work in a wide variety of markets including Tech/Media/Telecom, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Industrial, Water, Federal and Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure. We have an industry leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation.

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for production of design drawings, calculations and specifications at a high level of understanding. They will also assist in coordinating the work of the mechanical team, providing staff development and mentoring, uplifting morale, and providing quality control with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development. This dynamic individual will be engaged with clients and the engineering community. In this role, you will collaborate with the BES Business Group Manager and Mechanical Section Manager to build strong external and internal client relationships with other HDR business group leadership. Other responsibilities include participating in marketing and project planning and serving as a representative of HDR to the local industry.

In the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• 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 or Mechanical Engineering
• Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience
• Preference will be given to individuals with Data Center design experience

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-Illinois-Chicago

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Sep 29, 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.