Senior Mechanical Power Engineer

Position Overview

HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our national Power Generation team. In this role, you will support natural gas and renewable energy generation projects by serving as Engineer of Record or Owner’s Engineer. You will join a multi-discipline team supporting power and energy projects in utility, IPP, industrial, and institutional sectors. Opportunities exist in many locations including Ann Arbor, MI and several key cities nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project mechanical team in design and project execution.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and monitor project status.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects.
• Develop construction drawings, bid specifications, equipment sizing calculations, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate in generating technical memos, feasibility studies, reports, and bid evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• 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 design software.
• Commitment to active participation 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/or large reciprocating engines.
• Design experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation.
• Experience with engineering, power consulting, or EPC firms.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a willingness to mentor junior engineers and EITs.
• Ability to work within established schedules and budgets with less than 10% travel.

Benefits & Perks

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