Mechanical Designer (Power / Hydropower)

HDR•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join its Power and Hydropower team, which provides engineering consulting services to electric utilities and independent power producers across the United States. The role supports projects involving mechanical balance-of-plant upgrades and major mechanical equipment upgrades at existing hydropower and thermal generation facilities, as well as feasibility studies for new power generation projects. The designer works with multidisciplinary engineers and technicians to provide engineering and design services for power-sector clients. Projects typically include life extension and system upgrades at existing facilities and design of new facilities.

Requirements

Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience.
At least 5 years of related industry experience.
Advanced skill with 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
Advanced skill with 3D coordination tools.
Competency with Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
Knowledge of industry standards and practices, discipline codes, and specifications.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits.

Responsibilities

Develop general arrangement drawings, mechanical equipment layouts, piping and instrumentation diagrams, piping isometric and orthographic drawings, composite arrangement drawings, piping support drawings, bills of material, lists, sketches, and other mechanical construction documents.
Coordinate platforms with equipment and piping locations to provide access for operations and maintenance, accounting for operations, maintenance, and construction space requirements.
Coordinate with engineers and designers in other disciplines, including electrical, structural, and civil.
Develop and oversee BIM and CAD models through production of construction documents.
Independently create and oversee design models under broad direction from the project team or Project Manager.
Lead multidisciplinary designer and CAD staff teams on detailed design projects.
Train and mentor BIM staff in detailing and plans production.
Direct drawing preparation by less-experienced BIM Technicians or directly supervise BIM staff as needed.
Develop BIM Execution Plans covering software, standards, deliverables, approach, and team member roles and responsibilities.
Complete projects with distinctive design features that differ significantly from BIM Technician precedents as needed.
Work with client or contractor representatives using BIM models for review.
Perform site inspections, which may require confined-space entry.
Perform other duties as needed.