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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The Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural, and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and Federal project types across the region and globally. With a team of experienced staff in specific market sectors such as Healthcare, Science and Technology, Data Centers, Higher Education, Federal, Transportation, Water, and Resources facilities, we provide engineering excellence for our clients. We have an industry leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation. The HDR BES group in New Jersey is looking for a Plumbing Engineer/Designer to join our team. Primary Responsibilities In the role of Plumbing Engineer/Designer, we'll count on you to:
- Support and lead the plumbing, medical gas, and laboratory gas portions of complex projects including hospitals, research facilities, data centers, and other facility types
- Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques and procedures to make decisions on a broad range of plumbing design issues
- Support and lead design of plumbing systems including domestic cold water, domestic hot water, sanitary drainage and vent systems, storm drainage systems, medical gas, laboratory gas, pumping systems, water treatment, reclaimed water, and natural gas distribution systems
- Take responsibility for drawings and specifications, meeting schedules and budgets, and directing assigned staff
- Meet with clients and contractors
- Interpret engineering data for designers and drafters
- Check the drawings on a continuing basis to ensure accuracy and completeness and oversee deliverables to clients for quality control
- Mentor and develop the skills of designers and drafters
- Monitor the schedule and budgets for projects
- Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects
- Review and summarize applicable codes and for inclusion in the project basis of design, drawings, and specifications
- Coordinate plumbing work with other disciplines and consultants
- Review shop drawings and answer requests for information
- Prepare periodic project status reports for review by the Project Manager and the Department Director
- Assist with writing project specifications as required for the plumbing scope of work
- Visit project sites as requested or as contractually required to monitor construction progress and resolve issues in the field
- 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
- Preference given to local candidates
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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.
Primary Location
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United States-New Jersey-Pennington
Industry
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Building Engineering
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Building Public-Health-Plumbing
Job Posting
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Apr 22, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
Apr 22, 2025