Senior Mechanical Engineer (Pipe Stress)*

HDR; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 119,070 - 195,615; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away and holidays

Job summary

A leading building engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in pipe stress analysis. The role requires extensive experience in mechanical system design for commercial buildings, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and establishing client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, along with strong leadership skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $119,070 - $195,615, specific to location and experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pipe stress analysis and mechanical system design for commercial/institutional buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.
• Experience with architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe stress analysis and prepare reports.
• Coordinate Mechanical Engineers within a multidisciplinary team.
• Establish client relations and participate in meetings regarding mechanical systems.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Mechanical system design

Team coordination

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis

Tools

Bentley AutoPipe Analysis

Microsoft Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

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 (Pipe Stress), we'll count on you to:

• Perform pipe stress analysis and piping design for projects and prepare reports on the findings.
• 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 related to pipe stress analysis
• 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
• A minimum of 10 years experience in pipe stress analysis
• Experience using Bentley AutoPipe Analysis software

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

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.

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.) $119,070 - $195,615

Primary Location

United States - Nebraska - Omaha

Other Locations

United States - Arizona - Phoenix, United States - North Carolina - Charlotte, United States - Texas - Austin, United States - Washington - Bellevue, United States - California - Walnut Creek, United States - Missouri - Kansas City, United States - Colorado - Denver, United States - New Jersey - Pennington, United States - Florida - Orlando, United States - Illinois - Chicago, United States - New York - New York, United States - Idaho - Boise, United States - Minnesota - Minneapolis, United States - Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh, United States - Utah - Salt Lake City, United States - Texas - San Antonio, United States - Texas - Dallas, United States - Virginia - Arlington, United States - California - Irvine, United States - Ohio - Columbus

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Apr 2, 2026

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.