Hydropower Mechanical Engineer
About the role
This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.
Responsibilities
- Produce mechanical system designs including P&IDs, equipment sizing, detailed system layouts, and system calculations
- Prepare equipment and design specifications
- Perform equipment and contractor bid evaluations
- Perform site inspections which may require confined space entry
- Provide field support during installation, testing, and start-up
- Perform feasibility studies and conceptual design evaluations
- Support pumped storage concept studies, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
- Prepare project cost estimates
- Aid in client presentations and preparation of client proposals
- Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multi-discipline team throughout the project's development
- Establish effective client relationships and participate in marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems
- Serve as the mechanical lead on multiple simultaneous projects
- Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager, and other discipline engineers
- Cook up workload through the entire project’s development to complete documents on schedule
- Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work efforts with the project team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon budget and schedule
- Participate with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director in project reviews with corporate management as needed
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
- Previous experience in Project Lead Engineer role in Mechanical Engineering
- Previous experience with the design and installation of mechanical system/component upgrades for existing hydroelectric generating stations
- Experience with the design, manufacture, testing and operation of hydroelectric generating station mechanical equipment including turbines, pump-turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, and other mechanical components
- Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience
- Experience with NavisWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, and/or other 3D database driven design processes
- A desire to lead teams as a Team Leader
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm supporting electrical power generation clients
- Local candidates are preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered
- Previous experience with the design and installation of mechanical system/component upgrades for existing hydroelectric generating stations
- Experience with the preparation of feasibility studies for new pumped storage hydroelectric facilities
- Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience
- Desire to lead teams as a Team Leader
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm supporting electrical power generation clients
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Pay
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually.
Schedule
This position is full-time.
Employee Status
This position is regular.
Business Class
Hydropower Engineering
Job Posting
Nov 7, 2025
Company Information
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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.