Senior Mechanical Engineer

HDR; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

HDR in Milwaukee is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design on complex building projects. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, manage client relations, and serve as the mechanical lead through schematic to construction documents.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, and at least 10 years of experience in commercial or institutional building systems. HDR offers an employee-owned culture and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum 10 years in mechanical system design for commercial/institutional buildings.
• Experience in an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Project and MS Office.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers within a multidiscipline team throughout the project.
• Establish client relations and participate in design/production meetings related to mechanical systems.
• Assume the mechanical lead on projects.
• Participate in code compliance reviews with governing agencies.
• Conduct sessions at project sites for schematic, design development and contract documents.
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedules.
• Track financials and coordinate team efforts to stay within schedule and budget.
• Engage with Project Manager and other disciplines for reviews.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering (Mechanical emphasis)

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.

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

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 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.) Minnesota: $125,024 - $178,605

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations: United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Mechanical

Job Posting: Aug 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmitive 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.