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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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?
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HDR is currently seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, IL. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. We work in a wide variety of markets including Tech/Media/Telecom, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Industrial, Water, Federal and Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure. We have an industry leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation.
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for production of design drawings, calculations and specifications at a high level of understanding. They will also assist in coordinating the work of the mechanical team, providing staff development and mentoring, uplifting morale, and providing quality control with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development. This dynamic individual will be engaged with clients and the engineering community. In this role, you will collaborate with the BES Business Group Manager and Mechanical Section Manager to build strong external and internal client relationships with other HDR business group leadership. Other responsibilities include participating in marketing and project planning and serving as a representative of HDR to the local industry.
In the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:
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
Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis or Mechanical Engineering
Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience
Preference will be given to individuals with Data Center design experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
A minimum of 10 years 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.
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
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.
Primary Location
United States-Illinois-Chicago
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
BusinessClass : Building Mechanical
Job Posting
Sep 29, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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