About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Plumbing Designer / Engineer, we'll count on you to

• Manage the plumbing portions of complex projects• Independently evaluate, select and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques and procedures to make decisions on a broad range of Plumbing Engineering Issues• Take responsibility for all aspects of the work, including drawings and specifications, meeting schedules and budgets and directing assigned staff• Meet with clients and contractors• Program, conceptualize and design complex systems and projects• Develop the basic approach to the working drawings• Interpret engineering data for designers and drafters• Check the drawings on a continuing basis to ensure accuracy and completeness and promote the skills of designers and drafters• Monitor the schedule and budgets for his/her project• Review and summarize applicable codes and record them for inclusion in the design record• Establish contact through the Project Manager with the client or his appropriate representative to ensure continuity and integrity of information received from the client• Visit project as requested by the Construction Services Department or as contractually required• Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants• Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information• Prepare periodic project status reports for review by the Project Manager and the Department Director• Ensure that the Construction Services Department is familiar with the project's characteristics• Write the specifications in conjunction with the Technical Services Department• Perform other duties as neededLI-MJ1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering• 10 years experience• Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

• This position is subject to a governmental background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer preferred. Candidates hired without their PE will have the title "Senior Plumbing Designer"

•Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience

• Experience with lab gas, med gas and DI water systems strongly preferred

•Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required

• Preference given to local candidates

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.