Mechanical EIT/Coordinator

HDR • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

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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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.
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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level