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Mechanical Engineer - Building Engineering

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Walnut Creek
2121 N California Blvd Ste 475 (Show on map)
Dec 30, 2024

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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 Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

  • Assume the mechanical lead and be the Mechanical and Plumbing Designer of Record (DOR) on small to mid-sized Projects 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.
  • Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed.
  • Perform other duties as needed.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering
  • California Mechanical Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 12 months
  • A minimum of 4 years' experience in mechanical and plumbing system design for federal, commercial, and/or institutional facilities
  • Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience
  • Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required

  • Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace3D, or similar software


  • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
  • Water/Wastewater, Technology, Federal facilities experience is a plus

  • Project Management experience is a plus


  • This role is intended to physically located in Folsom, CA or Walnut Creek, CA
  • Preference given to local candidates.


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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience in commercial or institutional facilities
  • Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software
  • 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.

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 is $84,469 to $137,125 annually and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Primary Location : United States-California-Walnut Creek
Other Locations : United States-California-Folsom
Industry : Building Engineering
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Building Mechanical
Job Posting : Dec 3, 2024
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