Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation and Renewables

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We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. Our Power Generation and Renewable department in the Southeast is growing rapidly and this is an opportunity to join on the front end and become a key team member with endless potential for career growth. The Mechanical Engineer will be a key member of HDR’s rapidly growing engineering team and will provide day‑to‑day execution of mechanical engineering and design deliverables for power generating facilities, primarily simple cycle, combined cycle, PV solar, battery energy storage and microgrid.

• Lead, manage, and coordinate the work of the design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop less experienced engineers and designers.
• Manage and coordinate workload to complete deliverables on schedule.
• Conduct field visits at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers and other disciplines.
• Perform high complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection.
• Develop mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, flue gas, hydrogen, fuel handling, heat transfer systems, and utility systems.
• Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers and pumps.
• Prepare mechanical engineering designs, equipment lists, general arrangements, aux power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards.
• Prepare requisite mechanical documentation for construction.
• Assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Provide technical mentoring and/or oversight.
• Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently.
• Testing and commissioning plans.
• Review engineering work deliverables following HDR Quality Process.
• Lead project teams and provide status updates as needed.
• Maintain good relationships with peers, client organizations, vendor representatives and sub‑consultants.
• Identify and develop new strategic relationships that will support winning and executing assignments for the Power Generation and Renewable team and other groups within HDR.
• Travel occasionally as required.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous proposal development and client management experience
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in project execution with the Power or Heavy Industrial Market Sectors
• Engineering experience in the following areas: design experience for simple/combined cycle gas turbines, renewables, coal and hydroelectric
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