Mechanical Coordinator/EIT
About the role
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. HDR is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Coordinator/EIT candidate to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Northern California.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine HVAC/mechanical and plumbing engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
- Work independently on small HVAC/mechanical and plumbing design projects or assist more-senior engineers on larger HVAC/mechanical and plumbing design projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
- Cook up workload to complete the documents on schedule
- Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations
- Aid in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications
- Collaborate with HVAC and plumbing vendors to select mechanical and plumbing equipment, systems, and devices
- Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
- Review mechanical and plumbing documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
- 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
- Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, and equipment selection software)
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in sustainable design/LEED
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
- Recent graduates will be considered
- Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace3D, or similar software
- Project Management experience
- Experience using IESVE Calculation Software
- Construction administration experience
Benefits
We offer 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.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is $68,640.00 - $109,106.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Schedule
Full-time Employee Status: Regular
Business Class
Building Mechanical
Job Posting
May 15, 2026
Stated Benefits
Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.