Senior Project Development Engineer

Position Overview

HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Project Development Engineer (187846) to join its Texas-based Power Generation team. In this role, you will work as part of a highly capable, multi-discipline team supporting power and energy projects for utilities, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors. You will contribute to projects from conceptual design through execution while collaborating across disciplines to change the world for the better.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project development teams, coordinate with other engineering disciplines, monitor and communicate project status, and provide development engineering support for conceptual design and owner’s engineer projects at both technical and contractual levels.
• Utilize proven experience with industrial- and utility-scale power generation systems to plan, schedule, and lead development projects.
• Develop conceptual drawings, heat balances, water balances, technology comparison tables, site due diligence assessments, project pro formas, equipment quotations, project schedules, cost estimates, bid specifications, pipe and equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, performance procedure reviews, feasibility studies, and related consulting reports.
• Act as the lead development engineer and technical consultant, adapting project roles in line with project size and type.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, real estate/land developers, economists, schedulers, estimators, and designers across the United States and internationally.
• Exhibit strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills to effectively lead a team of professionals.
• Travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings, and schedule monitoring (typically less than 10%).
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license recognized by the licensing board for the position location.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• A commitment to being an active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• P.E. license in Texas or the ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering or a related field to Power Generation.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Long-term desire to pursue leadership and/or operations positions.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs.
• Proficiency in working within an established schedule and budget.