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 on both a technical and contractual level
• Develop construction drawings, bid specifications, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates
• Design and specify power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects
• Collaborate with engineers and designers from various disciplines to complete projects
• Handle multiple concurrent assignments and manage project schedules and budgets
• Communicate effectively with clients and vendors

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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 as an Engineer of Record or Owner’s Engineer
• Experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation projects
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the fossil power industry with a blend of design and owner’s engineer projects
• Experience in the utility sector
• Previous experience in an engineering power consulting or EPC firm
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Strong project management and scheduling skills
• Ability to work within an established schedule and budget

Benefits

HDR offers a 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 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

This position is within the Power Industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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