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 the development, contracting, and implementation of natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of the project mechanical team
• Coordination with other engineering disciplines
• Monitoring and communication of project status
• Providing mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects on both a technical and contractual level

Requirements

• Significant experience with utility-scale power generation systems and equipment
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and lead design projects
• Experience with simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects
• Experienced in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Minimum 15 years of experience in power generation design
• Gas turbine, steam turbine and/or large reciprocating engine experience or subject matter expertise
• Design experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm
• Minimum 10 years of experience, ideally in the fossil power industry with a blend of design and owner’s engineer projects
• Able to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Able to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs
• Proficient at working within an established schedule and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Expertise in power generation systems and equipment
• Knowledge of project execution and scheduling
• Proficiency in relevant software tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $108,661 - $204,250.

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Power Generation