Senior Mechanical Power Engineer

Position Overview

HDR is seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our national Power Generation team. In this role, you will be part of a passionate, multi-discipline team supporting power and energy projects across utility, IPP, industrial, and institutional sectors. You will help develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects, serving as either Engineer of Record or Owner’s Engineer, while contributing to HDR’s inclusive, employee-owned culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering team on power generation projects.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects.
• Prepare construction drawings, bid specifications, and technical documentation.
• Monitor project status and ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and specialized design software.
• Commitment to being an active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in power generation design.
• Experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, and large reciprocating engines.
• Design experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation.
• Prior experience with engineering power consulting or EPC firms.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Targeted salary range: $108,661 - $204,250 based on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.