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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' To help support our rapidly growing Mechanical needs in the Data Center market, HDR is seeking a talented EIT who has experience working hard to meet aggressive deadlines. The Data Center market has extremely aggressive design schedules, often with late changes, and the substantial mechanical cooling, HVAC and coordination needs are significant for everyone working on these projects. This position offers immensely valuable experience, working on cutting edge technologies with a variety of exposure to different trades, systems, and stakeholders. This candidate will also help develop our mechanical bench with staff that are in the early part of their career by receiving regular coaching and mentoring to grow their design capabilities and expertise.
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.
In the role of Mechanical Design Coordinator, we'll count on you to:
- Coordinate mechanical aspects of commercial or institutional projects
- Perform routine mechanical engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
- Write and edit mechanical specifications, and select mechanical systems and devices
- Utilize engineering software to develop HVAC loads, energy analysis and mechanical equipment selections
- Prepare construction documents for HVAC and plumbing design of buildings, including drawings, specifications and reports
- Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
- Supervise work of Mechanical CAD Technicians, and coordinate design of assigned projects with architectural staff and other engineering disciplines
- Take responsibility for construction contract administration requiring field inspections and conflict resolution
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
- Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
- Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience
- Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
Required Qualifications
- 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
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.) Chicago: $54,443 - $83,490
Primary Location
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United States-Illinois-Chicago
Other Locations
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United States-Indiana-Indianapolis
Industry
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Building Engineering
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Building Mechanical
Job Posting
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Nov 12, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Nov 13, 2025