Mechanical Engineer

  • HDR, Inc.
  • Pennington, New Jersey
  • Full Time
Mechanical Engineer

HDR, Inc.

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement

United States, Jersey, Pennington

Jun 07, 2025

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?

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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.

The Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and Federal project types across the region and globally. With a team of experienced staff in specific market sectors such as Healthcare, Science and Technology, Data Centers, Higher Education, Federal, Transportation, Water, and Resources facilities, we provide engineering excellence for our clients. We have an industry leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation.

The HDR BES group in Jersey is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Primary Duties

Support the work of the mechanical design team throughout all project phases ranging from feasibility studies, programming, conceptual design, schematic design, construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project close-out

Is responsible to coordinate workload to complete project assignments and deliverables on schedule

Participate in work sessions at project site in conjunction with other disciplines, owners, contractors, and other project stakeholders

Write and edit mechanical specifications to fit project requirements

Understand fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for different applications

Ability to perform psychrometric calculations for analyzing and selecting HVAC systems and equipment

Develop sections and elevations for complex ductwork and piping areas

Develop air and water flow diagrams

Coordinate HVAC and/or plumbing system control requirements and intended modes of operation with controls engineers to develop control diagrams, point lists, and sequences of operation

Review mechanical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines

Perform field work and verification of existing conditions where required

Provide construction administration support by reviewing mechanical and/or plumbing submittals and answering RFIs

Visit project sites as requested or as contractually required to monitor construction progress and prepare field observation reports

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing complex and large-scale healthcare, laboratory, and/or mission critical data center facilities

Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office

Experience using load calculation software, energy modeling software, and manufacturer equipment selection software

Candidates who reside locally are preferred

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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 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.) The salary range in Jersey is $92,092 - $143,000.

Primary Location : United States- Jersey-Pennington

Industry : Building Engineering

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Building Mechanical

Job Posting : Feb 19, 2025
Job ID: 480961534
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025

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