What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Mechanical Engineer position at HGA?
Overview
Bring your design‑sensitive, technically ambitious expertise to HGA, where architecture, engineering, and innovation converge to shape environments that matter!
We’re seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex, high‑performance building systems across a diverse portfolio. You’ll have the opportunity to influence projects in healthcare, corporate headquarters, laboratories, museums, government facilities, higher education, and infrastructure—all while collaborating with some of the most forward‑thinking professionals in the industry.
What You’ll Bring
This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to shape the built environment with a firm that values insight, collaboration, and technical excellence.
This is more than a role—it’s a chance to shape the built environment with a firm that values insight, collaboration, and technical excellence. Ready to build what’s next? We’d love to hear from you.
In This Role You Will
The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $87,100 - $119,800.
Additional Information
At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.
Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.
Learn more about us here .
Application Requirements & Instructions
Please submit resume for consideration.
Bring your design‑sensitive, technically ambitious expertise to HGA, where architecture, engineering, and innovation converge to shape environments that matter!
We’re seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex, high‑performance building systems across a diverse portfolio. You’ll have the opportunity to influence projects in healthcare, corporate headquarters, laboratories, museums, government facilities, higher education, and infrastructure—all while collaborating with some of the most forward‑thinking professionals in the industry.
What You’ll Bring
- Deep expertise in building codes and industry standards
- Mastery of mechanical engineering principles and system design
- Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills
- Proven leadership and collaboration across diverse teams
- A passion for innovation, mentorship, and elevating design performance
This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to shape the built environment with a firm that values insight, collaboration, and technical excellence.
This is more than a role—it’s a chance to shape the built environment with a firm that values insight, collaboration, and technical excellence. Ready to build what’s next? We’d love to hear from you.
In This Role You Will
- Be responsible for HVAC engineering design including calculating heating and cooling loads, select equipment, layout duct and piping, create and edit project details, and write and edit project engineering specifications.
- Be responsible for plumbing systems design including calculating capacities and loads, laying out piping systems and details, and editing project specifications.
- participate in design review meetings and workshops;
- Resolve a variety of complex design challenges including conflicting Owner and project requirements, application of different system types, or challenging field conditions.
- Research design options and document findings for the project team.
- Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with local codes and design standards.
- Coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines as applicable.
- BS. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
- 12 years of consulting engineering experience with emphasis on healthcare projects for multiple client types
- Professional Engineer registration recognized by a state licensing board
- Knowledge in building controls is desired but not required
- Revit, BIM, Trane/Trace, IES and Microsoft Office skills required
- Must be in Rochester or willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided by HGA)
The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $87,100 - $119,800.
Additional Information
At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.
Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.
Learn more about us here .
Application Requirements & Instructions
Please submit resume for consideration.
Salary : $87,100 - $119,800