Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Engineering

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design efforts in commercial and institutional facilities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, and at least 10 years of experience in mechanical system design. Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring code compliance, and managing project workloads. The firm values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers across project development.
• Lead schematic and design development discussions.
• Manage project workload and financial aspects.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Project management

Team coordination

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in architectural engineering (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

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Overview

HDR, an employee-owned company, values diversity, equity, and inclusion and aims to create a welcoming environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work. This role sits within HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group and supports design and project work across mechanical systems within commercial and institutional facilities.

This position is for the Senior Mechanical Engineer role within HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group. The role focuses on leading mechanical design efforts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring code compliance, managing project workload and financials, and collaborating with project management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multidisciplinary team throughout the entire project’s development
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings regarding mechanical systems
• Assume the mechanical lead on projects
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance
• Lead schematic, design development, and contract document discussions at project sites with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload across the project to complete documents on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust team efforts to meet the agreed-upon schedule
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Regional Controller, and Regional Director for project reviews with corporate management as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design for commercial or institutional buildings
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated leadership, previous team coordination, and project management experience
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in architectural engineering with Mechanical emphasis
• Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and connecting us to clients and communities.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Employee Network Groups foster a sense of belonging and engagement for all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Mechanical

Job Posting: Nov 23, 2025

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries: Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Architecture and Planning

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