Senior Mechanical Power Engineer

Senior Mechanical Power Engineer role at HDR

HDR employee-owners are engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. HDR fosters a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, and we continually consider:
What is our impact on the world?

The power generation market continues to grow and evolve with strong capacity demand signals. HDR's national Power Generation team is positioned for growth. We are seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Power Engineer to help our clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects while serving as Engineer of Record or Owner’s Engineer.

Opportunities are available in these preferred locations:

• Austin
• Ann Arbor
• Boise
• Bismarck
• Billings
• Charlotte
• Chicago
• Denver
• Irvine
• Fort Worth
• Houston
• Honolulu
• Kansas City
• Madison
• Minneapolis
• Missoula
• Omaha
• Phoenix
• Portland (OR & ME)
• Richmond
• Raleigh
• Sacramento/Folsom
• San Diego
• Seattle
• Spokane
• St. Louis
• Syracuse

• Lead the project mechanical team and coordinate with other engineering disciplines; monitor and communicate project status; provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects on technical and contractual levels.
• Deliverables include construction drawings, bid specifications, sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates.
• Work on power generation systems including simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects.
• Project roles may include lead mechanical engineer, project engineering manager, and possibly project manager; most tasks are performed collaboratively with engineers and designers from multiple disciplines.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power generation design
• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, and Revit)
• Demonstrated commitment to being an active participant in an employee-owned culture

• 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
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Willing to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs
• Proficient at working within an established schedule and budget
• Travel less than 10% for client meetings and project site visits

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.

The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $108,661 - $204,250.

Primary

Location:

United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor

Other Locations:
United States (see full list in posting)

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Power Generation

Job Posting:
Jun 4, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.