Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

HDR • Phoenix, AZ

125d

About The Position

HDR is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its Power Generation team. The role supports power and energy projects, primarily in the utility, independent power producer, industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors. Work includes coordinating with the project mechanical team and other engineering disciplines, monitoring and communicating project status, and providing technical and contractual mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects.

Projects may involve traditional generation technologies, including fossil-fired engines, turbines, and boilers, as well as solar, wind, and energy storage. Typical work products include construction drawings, bid specifications, pipe stress analyses, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memoranda, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates. Depending on project size, type, and the engineer’s capabilities and focus, roles may include lead mechanical engineer or project engineering manager. Work is generally collaborative and may involve leading engineers, EITs, and designers across multiple disciplines.

The position requires travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings, and construction monitoring; the posting states travel is typically “around than 10%25.”

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; the posting specifies a BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university as a preferred qualification.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position’s location; the posting identifies a Texas PE license or ability to obtain reciprocity as preferred.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Experience with utility-scale power generation systems and equipment.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and lead design projects.
• Ability to coordinate work with others and handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with project teams across HDR offices nationwide.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software.
• Ability to work within established schedules and budgets.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.
• Ability to travel on occasion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pipe stress analysis, simple-cycle and combined-cycle generation, distributed generation, RICE, CHP, and renewable projects involving solar, wind, and battery energy storage.
• Long-term interest and drive to take on leadership and/or operations positions.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with the project mechanical team and other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor and communicate project status.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects at technical and contractual levels.
• Develop or oversee construction drawings, bid specifications, pipe stress analyses, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates.
• Serve in project roles such as lead mechanical engineer or project engineering manager, depending on project needs and experience.
• Lead and coordinate engineers, EITs, and designers in collaborative, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings, and construction monitoring.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and EITs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior