Overview
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'
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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
Position HDR is currently seeking a Mechanical EIT/Coordinator for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in downtown 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. With a team of experienced Mission Critical engineers, our local team also focuses on Healthcare, Science and Technology, Justice, Power Distribution, and Transportation projects. We are also developing our market presence in the Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Hospitality, Municipal, Manufacturing/Industrial, and Federal sectors. Regardless of the market sector we provide engineering excellence for our clients by setting realistic expectations and delivering high quality designs, on time.
To help support our rapidly growing Mechanical needs in the Data Center market, HDR is seeking a talented Coordinator/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.
Responsibilities
Conduct analyses to develop mechanical design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications
Perform routine engineering assignments, with instruction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager regarding the expected results
Work on projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
Work on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Mechanical EITs or Technicians as needed
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
Experience designing HVAC systems for building projects
Proficiency in Revit
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: $75,829.00 - $110,308.00
Location and Logistics Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Mechanical
Job Posting: Feb 2, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
Position HDR is currently seeking a Mechanical EIT/Coordinator for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in downtown 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. With a team of experienced Mission Critical engineers, our local team also focuses on Healthcare, Science and Technology, Justice, Power Distribution, and Transportation projects. We are also developing our market presence in the Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Hospitality, Municipal, Manufacturing/Industrial, and Federal sectors. Regardless of the market sector we provide engineering excellence for our clients by setting realistic expectations and delivering high quality designs, on time.
To help support our rapidly growing Mechanical needs in the Data Center market, HDR is seeking a talented Coordinator/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.
Responsibilities
Conduct analyses to develop mechanical design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications
Perform routine engineering assignments, with instruction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager regarding the expected results
Work on projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
Work on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Mechanical EITs or Technicians as needed
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
Experience designing HVAC systems for building projects
Proficiency in Revit
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: $75,829.00 - $110,308.00
Location and Logistics Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Mechanical
Job Posting: Feb 2, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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