HDR · 4 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $208K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment where employees are valued and respected. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead mechanical and plumbing design on various projects, establish client relations, and ensure compliance with governing codes while coordinating project schedules and documentation.
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Responsibilities
Assume the mechanical lead and be the Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer of Record (EOR) on many projects
Assume the mechanical lead and lead and coordinate mechanical and plumbing design 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
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
Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum ten (10) years' experience in mechanical and plumbing system design for federal, commercial, and/or institutional facilities
Water/Wastewater, Science and Technology, Hospitality, and/or Finance facilities experience is a plus
Project Management experience is a plus
Proficiency in Revit, Trane Trace3D, IESVE, or similar software
Experience in sustainable design/LEED desired, but not required
Preference given to local candidates
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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