Senior Mechanical Engineer

HDR; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team. You will lead mechanical design efforts, coordinate multi-discipline work, and engage with clients from initial concept through construction.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience in institutional or commercial buildings, PE licensure, and proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, and Bluebeam. Local Alabama candidates are preferred, with opportunities across multiple Alabama sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years in mechanical system design for commercial/institutional buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board.
• Strong skills in MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated leadership, team coordination and project management experience.
• Experience with architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firms.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers across a multi-discipline team throughout project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings related to mechanical systems.
• Lead mechanical design on multiple projects.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document sessions on site with PM and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Assist in project reviews with regional leadership as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in architectural engineering (mechanical emphasis)

Tools

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 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

Other Locations

United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Alabama-Birmingham, United States-Alabama-Montgomery

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2026

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