Senior Mechanical Engineer Lead Sustainable Building Systems

HDR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Inclusive culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston to lead mechanical design for diverse facilities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-performance building systems.

The role emphasizes leadership, code-compliant design, and collaboration with project managers and architects on complex healthcare, science and municipal projects. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and a PE license; proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of mechanical system design experience in commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating multiple disciplines.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with a multidisciplinary team across project development.
• Lead mechanical efforts on projects and participate in design/production meetings.
• Ensure code compliance through reviews with governing agencies.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document sessions at project sites with PM, architect and other disciplines.
• Manage workload and scheduling to complete documents on time.
• Track project financials for the mechanical discipline and adjust team efforts accordingly.
• Collaborate with PM, Regional Controller and Regional Director for reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

REVIT

AutoCAD

MS Project

Project management

Licensed PE

Healthcare/Science design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in architectural engineering (Mechanical emphasis)

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston to lead mechanical design for diverse facilities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-performance building systems.

The role emphasizes leadership, code-compliant design, and collaboration with project managers and architects on complex healthcare, science and municipal projects. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and a PE license; proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD,