Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

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. From high‑performance data centers powering AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. You will work with mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the work of the mechanical design team through schematic design development and the contract document phase of a project.

Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies to ensure code compliance.

Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule.

Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.

Review mechanical documents for conflicts with all disciplines.

Write and edit mechanical specifications, select equipment, mechanical systems and devices.

Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility for incorporating 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 Technicians as needed.

Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis.

Minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.

Experience in healthcare, science and technology, and/or civic facilities.

Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED (desired but not required).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.

Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.

Experience in commercial or institutional facilities.

Computer proficiency using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, and manufacturer selection software.

Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or consulting firm.

Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Additional Information

Primary Location: United States, Texas, San Antonio

Other Locations: United States, Texas, Round Rock

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: July 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer . We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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