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

HDR is looking for a Mechanical Engineering EIT candidate to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Folsom, CA. This position includes engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Mechanical Engineer or Project Manager. The EIT may work independently on small tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects. The design projects this individual will support include a variety of market sectors: Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal.

As a Mechanical EIT, your responsibilities under the direction of a Mechanical Engineer will include:

• Perform routine HVAC/mechanical and plumbing engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Work independently on small HVAC/mechanical and plumbing design projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger HVAC/mechanical and plumbing design projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
• Coordinate workload to complete the documents on schedule.
• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications.
• Work with HVAC and plumbing vendors to select mechanical and plumbing equipment, systems, and devices.
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Review mechanical and plumbing documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• EIT or ability to obtain EIT within 1 year of employment. Candidates hired without their EIT will be called a Mechanical Designer.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace3D, or similar software
• An attitude and commitment to be an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Recent graduates will be considered, 1-2 years of experience preferred
• Experience using IESVE Calculation Software
• Construction administration experience is a plus
• Preference given to local candidates
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm

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.

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