Mechanical Engineer

HDR • Madison, WI

82d • Onsite

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is an impact on the world? HDR is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Madison-based Power Generation team. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team that supports power and energy projects primarily within the utility, IPP, industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors. The candidate will be encouraged and trained to develop from a mechanical or lead engineer to a project engineer and ultimately into a project manager or engineering manager. Most tasks will be done in a collaborative manner involving engineers and designers from several other disciplines. The candidate will be expected to share the benefits of his or her experience with others, including the mentoring of younger engineers. Communication and leadership skills as required to direct a small team of engineers and designers are also desired. The position will require travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings and monitoring of construction. Travel is typically less than 10%25.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license)
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• 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

• Working knowledge of industrial- and utility-scale power generation systems
• Significant experience with the design and specification of power generation fluid systems including steam, condensate, fuel gas, cooling water, compressed air, and similar systems
• Experience with utilization of software for detailed fluid analysis or modeling
• Communication and leadership skills as required to direct a small team of engineers and designers

Responsibilities

• Mechanical equipment/pipe sizing
• Equipment/piping layout considerations
• Construction document development (P&IDs, system layout/installation drawings and specifications)
• Engineer/equipment vendor submittal reviews
• Vendor/contractor communications
• Technical writing (reports, procurement specifications, etc.)
• Code reviews
• Site visits
• Project planning
• Working within an assigned budget and schedule
• Design and specification of power generation fluid systems including steam, condensate, fuel gas, cooling water, compressed air, and similar systems
• Utilization of software for detailed fluid analysis or modeling
• Mentoring of younger engineers
• Direct a small team of engineers and designers
• Travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings and monitoring of construction

Benefits

• Employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected
• Empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day
• Fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals)

What This Job Offers

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