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Mechanical Engineer

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, New Jersey, Newark
1037 Raymond Blvd Fl 14 (Show on map)
Mar 15, 2026
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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. HDR has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer in the Movable Bridge group, based out of our Newark, NJ office. Description The primary responsibility of the Senior Mechanical Engineer is to serve as technical project lead on mechanical system design and rehabilitation projects for the Movable Bridge Group. HDR's Movable Bridge program has evolved into an international practice that includes design of mechanical systems not only for movable bridges but also for other large machinery structures such as locks and dams, cranes, tunnels, and industrial handling equipment. As project lead, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be expected to function as Project Manager for some projects or serve as mechanical team lead and work with junior engineers to deliver mechanical designs for other projects. Typical tasks will include performing mechanical assessments, designing heavy machinery components, drafting design plans, and completing cost estimates and specifications for mechanical engineering projects. The position offers the opportunity to work independently on small projects and on interdisciplinary teams on larger projects. Standard machine design techniques will be used during everyday tasks and design of custom solutions will be required for unique systems. The Mechanical Engineer will be expected to travel and field work around 10% of the time to assess mechanical systems throughout the US. In the role of Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to: Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems Assume the mechanical lead on many projects Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule 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 Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications PMP Certification Project Management experience 5 years' experience in design of machinery for Movable Bridges or Heavy Movable Structures. A minimum of 5 years in mechanical engineering design Preference given to local candidates #LI-JC7 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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.) {Newark, NJ}: $96,600 - $138,000 Primary Location : United States-New Jersey-Newark Industry : Bridges Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Bridges and Structures Job Posting : Mar 13, 2026