Senior Mechanical Power Engineer

About the role

The power generation market is growing and evolving due to strong capacity demand signals. HDR's national Power Generation team is poised for significant growth and is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support 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 power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects

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 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
• Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software

Qualifications

• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• 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

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Knowledge of power generation systems and equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power Market Sector design software

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

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