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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Mechanical Engineering Section Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Mechanical Engineering Section Manager - ( 189288 )

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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.

HDR is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Section Manager for our Florida Building Engineering Services Team in Orlando, Florida. This individual will be administratively responsible for the group as well as technical service functions and will lead and coordinate services with other disciplines. They will be directly involved with clients in project production and related issues, and will be in charge of the implementation, monitoring and support of company policy. They will select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel and help identify and recruit talented staff to enable our mechanical section to grow to meet the design needs of HDR's East Region. They will also be responsible for coordinating workload between BES design centers across HDR, and specifically with improving engagement with our mechanical teams in Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA. This engagement should include regular workload discussions, engagement with shared professional development opportunities, and intentional cross‑training of our staff.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and building a design production team to deliver HVAC and Plumbing work through recruitment, staff development, and training.

Managing workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment

Function as a technical lead on projects, coordinating with other disciplines across HDR, and leading the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction

Be directly involved with external clients as well as internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR

Expected to help implement, monitor, and support company policies

Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in technical design

Prepare mechanical proposals including scope development and estimating hours/fee

Provide technical expertise in HVAC and Plumbing design across a variety of markets including Healthcare, Education and Science, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, and Federal Clients

Prepare design drawings for construction documents

Review work of junior staff

Some regional/national travel will be expected

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline

Master's degree with a focus in Mechanical Engineering

A minimum of 10 years management experience

15 years of experience in mechanical design

Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical/HVAC design of buildings and facilities

Technical knowledge of mechanical systems design

PE license

Excellent planning skills

Ability to thrive in a team environment

Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members

Experience directly supervising multiple staff members

Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm

Experience designing water/wastewater facilities and/or experience with lab work, healthcare, and datacenter facilities

Experience with Revit

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

A minimum of 10 years experience

Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role

Strong communication and listening skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Good leadership and organizational skills

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 United States – Florida – Orlando

Schedule Full‑time

Employee Status Regular

Job Posting At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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