Senior Mechanical Power Engineer
About the role
The power generation market is growing and evolving, driven by strong capacity demand signals. HDR's national Power Generation team is poised for significant growth and is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our clients in developing, contracting, and implementing natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the project mechanical team
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines
- Monitor and communicate project status
- Provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects
- Develop construction drawings, bid specifications, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates
- Design power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects
Requirements
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- Minimum 15 years of experience in power generation design
- Significant experience with utility-scale power generation systems and equipment
- Proven ability to plan, schedule, and lead design projects
- Experience with gas turbine, steam turbine, and large reciprocating engine systems
- Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the fossil power industry with a blend of design and owner’s engineer projects
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license
- Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Skills
- Strong knowledge of power generation systems
- Experience with design and specification of power generation systems
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Mentoring and coaching abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power Market Sector design software
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- An employee assistance program
- Paid time off, including holidays and vacation days
- Paid parental leave
- A retirement savings plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. The targeted salary range is $108,661 - $204,250.
Schedule
This is a Full-time Regular position.
Business Class
The business class for this role is Power Generation.
Job Posting Date
The job posting was updated on Jun 4, 2025.
EEO Statement
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.