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

• 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
• Developing construction drawings, bid specifications, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates
• Designing power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects

Requirements

• Significant experience with utility-scale power generation systems and equipment
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and lead design projects
• 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
• 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
• 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

• Experience with power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects

Benefits

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package that 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 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

This position is full-time and regular.