Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower

HDR•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

HDR is seeking Mechanical Engineers to join their growing Hydropower team across the Southeast. This role involves providing engineering consulting services to electric utilities and independent power producers in the U.S. The position will focus on leading and supporting projects related to mechanical balance of plant upgrades, major mechanical equipment upgrades at existing hydropower facilities, and feasibility studies for new pumped storage hydropower projects. The engineer will collaborate with a multi-discipline team, contributing to life extension and system upgrades of existing facilities, as well as the design of new ones. The company emphasizes its employee-owned culture, commitment to inclusion, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the energy future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 5 years of experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Previous experience in Project Lead Engineer role in Mechanical Engineering
Previous experience with the design and installation of mechanical system/component upgrades for existing hydroelectric generating stations
Experience with the design, manufacture, testing and operation of hydroelectric generating station mechanical equipment including turbines, pump-turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, and other mechanical components
Experience with the preparation of feasibility studies for new pumped storage hydroelectric facilities
Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience
Experience with NavisWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, and/or other 3D database driven design processes
Desire to lead teams as a Team Leader
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm supporting electrical power generation clients, local candidates are preferred

Responsibilities

Produce mechanical system designs including P&IDs, equipment sizing, detailed system layouts, and system calculations.
Prepare equipment and design specifications.
Perform equipment and contractor bid evaluations.
Perform site inspections which may require confined space entry.
Provide field support during installation, testing, and start-up.
Perform feasibility studies and conceptual design evaluations.
Support pumped storage concept studies, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
Prepare project cost estimates.
Assist with client presentations and preparation of client proposals.
Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multi-discipline team throughout the project's development.
Establish effective client relationships and participate in marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems.
Serve as the mechanical lead on multiple simultaneous projects.
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager, and other discipline engineers.
Coordinate workload through the entire project’s development to complete documents on schedule.
Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work efforts with the project team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon budget and schedule.
Participate with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director in project reviews with corporate management as needed.
Perform other duties as needed.