HED · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $187K/yr
15+ years expHED is an integrated architecture and engineering practice seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their Mechanical Engineering team. The role involves leading the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems, ensuring technical excellence, and mentoring junior engineers.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the engineering design and documentation of large-scale and complex mechanical systems – such as centralized building systems - from concept through construction
Approve and apply advanced mechanical calculations to support system sizing, equipment selection, and performance verification
Direct the setup and refinement of Revit models for mechanical scope, including template usage, view strategies, and coordination workflows
Standardize mechanical Revit workflows across teams and lead the development of firmwide modeling tools, families, schedules, details and system templates
Lead the development of controls sequences and diagrams for all mechanical systems
Integrate mechanical systems across disciplines, resolving coordination challenges with architectural, structural, mechanical, and civil design partners
Serve as the technical lead for mechanical coordination with clients, consultants, and internal teams
Lead submittal reviews, RFI responses, and value engineering analysis for mechanical scope, ensuring code compliance and performance integrity
Conduct field visits, lead construction observation efforts, and issue high-quality field reports documenting mechanical progress and issues
Define mechanical system strategies aligned with budget, performance, maintainability, and schedule requirements; influence system decisions early in the design process
Develop and lead QAQC plans for mechanical documentation; guide milestone reviews and apply firmwide drafting and modeling standards
Mentor junior mechanical engineers and designers, providing real-time coaching, delegation guidance, and professional development support
Develop onboarding content, technical training sessions, and reusable tools that support mechanical team development and consistency
Collaborate with project managers and firm leadership on fee development, staffing strategies, and discipline resourcing for mechanical work
Lead technical segments of meetings with clients, building officials, and consultants, communicating mechanical design direction and resolving complex issues
Guide mechanical response strategies to field conditions, code conflicts, and VE proposals with clarity and ownership
Influence client expectations around quality, performance, technical decisions, and lifecycle outcomes of mechanical systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required
P.E. licensure required
An understanding of the financial status of projects as they progress, development of cost budgets for projects, value of client relationships and be able to deliver projects with a focus on the quality is required
Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required
Strong organizational skills required
Revit experience required
Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required
Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required
Preferred
15+ years in the AEC Industry preferred
Company
HED
At HED, we believe great design is about more than aesthetics—it’s about solving complex challenges, enriching communities, and building a better future.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Enrique Suarez
Principal | CEO
Gary Skog, FAIA, LEED AP
Chief Executive Officer
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