Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Buildings

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical and plumbing design for various building projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 10 years of design experience, and a Professional Engineer license. Responsibilities include coordinating design efforts, establishing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with codes. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in your community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in mechanical system design for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.
• Experience in federal, commercial, and/or institutional facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical and plumbing design on projects.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing meetings.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Mechanical Project Engineers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Mechanical system design

Project Management

Proficiency in Revit

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Trane Trace3D

IESVE

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Buildings - ( 191299 )

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?

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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:

• Assume the mechanical lead and be the Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer of Record (EOR) on many projects.
• Lead and coordinate mechanical and plumbing design through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
• Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete the documents on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review mechanical and plumbing documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write and edit mechanical and plumbing specifications and select mechanical and plumbing equipment, systems, and devices.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed‑upon changes into the project documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Mechanical Project Engineers, Mechanical Project Coordinators, or Mechanical CAD/BIM Technicians as needed.
• 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.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum ten (10) years' experience in mechanical and plumbing system design for federal, commercial, and/or institutional facilities
• Water/Wastewater, Science and Technology, Hospitality, and/or Finance facilities experience is a plus
• Project Management experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Revit, Trane Trace3D, IESVE, or similar software
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• 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

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Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Feb 24, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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