Mechanical Engineer
About the role
This is a key role in our integrated Architecture/Engineering practice in Denver, Colorado. Our building engineering team is a full-service, multi-disciplinary organization including structural, site civil, mechanical, electrical, low voltage, control systems and specialty design services that is co-located with our Architecture studio to support a collaborative and fully-integrated design process.
Responsibilities
- Take roles as Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer and/or Engineer-of-Record on selected projects.
- Manage BIM design staff and junior engineers on various project task work.
- Aid Marketing and Business Development groups in developing fee proposals and scope of work documents for HVAC, Plumbing, and Industrial Process Equipment scopes of work.
- Attend internal and external project coordination meetings.
- Select, coordinate, and layout HVAC and Plumbing systems and equipment as a part of assisting architects, engineers, and end users in the design of various facilities.
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
- Develop control diagrams and sequences to establish operation of building systems.
- Technical report writing.
- Development of project specifications.
- Construction document development and modification.
- Design support during construction including field observations, submittal & shop drawing review, Request For Information (RFI) support.
- Conduct QC and technical reviews and provide guidance on active projects.
- Mentor and coach team members on the nuances of your professional market(s).
- Professional and Business Development:
- Collaborate with HDR Architecture and Engineering teams on project pursuits.
- Participate in discipline-level and project-level scope/fee development for project pursuits.
- Participate in project interviews as an engineering leader.
- Aid in successfully attracting, recruiting and hiring outstanding new team members to grow and strengthen the practice.
- Represent HDR through active participation in the professional community to build HDR’s reputation as a world-class provider of professional services.
- Perform other duties as needed for the advancement of HDR’s stature and market penetration.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of mechanical/plumbing engineering experience related to building design.
- Engineering experience and project history in Colorado in one or more of these market sectors: Healthcare, water facilities, aerospace, aviation, hospitality/hotels, commercial real estate, mission-critical facilities.
- Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Energy modeling/building energy use assessment, LEED or other sustainability accreditations, Revit and AutoCAD software, design calculations and layouts, IESVE or similar load analysis software, technical and specification writing skills, working knowledge of current industry codes and standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of 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.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package 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 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.) Colorado: $88,550.00 - $126,500.00