Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower

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.
• Serve as the mechanical lead on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Coordinate 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Desire to lead teams as a Team Leader.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm supporting electrical power generation clients, local candidates are preferred.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).

Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Benefits

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Employee Status

The position is regular.

Business Class

The position is in Hydropower Engineering.

Job Posting Date

The job posting date is Aug 25, 2026.

Company Information

HDR is growing its Hydropower team across the Southeast and is seeking Mechanical Engineers at all experience levels who want to make a lasting impact. HDR is an employee-owned firm where you'll help modernize and sustain vital infrastructure, develop leadership skills, accelerate your career growth, and contribute to meaningful projects that keep the lights on and strengthen communities. HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.