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About the Role

As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. Your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience by designing mechanical systems including HVAC and Plumbing.

Responsibilities

Design of mechanical systems including Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Plumbing Systems.
Apply mechanical engineering design concepts, principles, best practices, code compliance, and design guidelines.
Contribute to all project phases including feasibility studies, programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project close-out.
Develop full design packages including basis of design, construction drawings, and construction specifications.
Develop sections/elevations for complex equipment, ductwork, and piping areas and complete airside and waterside system flow diagrams.
Understand fan and pump curves for equipment selection.
Perform psychrometric calculations for HVAC systems and equipment.
Understand HVAC and plumbing system control requirements and modes of operation.
Support the development of control diagrams, point lists, and sequences of operation.
Evaluate mechanical equipment sizing and assist with equipment selections.
Visit project sites to analyze existing conditions, monitor construction progress, and prepare field observation reports.
Work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers on larger projects.
Develop HVAC building loads using IES VE, Trane Trace 3D, or similar programs.
Support the development of life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) reports.
Evaluate building energy modeling inputs and outputs for energy analysis accuracy.
Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability/expectation to obtain EIT for career progression.
A minimum of 1 year of experience in the A/E consulting industry or relevant internship/co-op experience. 3 years experience preferred.
Experience designing HVAC and plumbing system design for commercial and/or institutional buildings.
Experience and understanding of sustainable building design including sustainable design certifications such as LEED AP and/or WELL AP.
Experience supporting designs for healthcare, education, science and technology and civic/government.
Experience using IES VE energy modeling software and mechanical manufacturer equipment selection software.
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering.
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.

Skills

HVAC design
Plumbing system design
Mechanical engineering design concepts
Code compliance
Design guidelines
Basis of design development
Construction drawings development
Construction specifications development
Equipment selection
Psychrometric calculations
Control system requirements
Building loads calculation
Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA)
Energy analysis
IES VE
Trane Trace 3D
Microsoft Office

Location

New England region

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1+ years experience
3 years experience preferred

Education Level

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

About the Company

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.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation.
We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.