Power Project Engineer (Hydropower Mechanical)

HDR•Sacramento, CA

38d

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Power Project Engineer to lead mechanical design for hydropower facilities from planning through construction. The role delivers equipment studies, condition assessments, calculations, specifications, and mechanical design packages for hydropower and related utility and water-resources projects. Work may involve turbines, generators, gates, valves, pumps, cranes, hoists, balance-of-plant systems, dams, and water-conveyance equipment. The engineer leads field investigations, equipment inspections, design workshops, and constructability reviews, and coordinates mechanical interfaces with civil, structural, electrical, controls, hydraulic, and water-resources disciplines. The role prepares and reviews specifications, drawings, calculations, reports, bid packages, and construction deliverables; manages project execution elements; and mentors early-career engineers. The engineer also collaborates with HDR’s national Hydropower and Power network to deliver projects nationwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software; examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit.
Commitment to actively participate in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
Approximately 7 or more years of progressive experience with hydropower, utility, dam, or water-conveyance equipment; prior consulting experience is a plus.
Consulting experience with turbines, gates, valves, pumps, balance-of-plant systems, fieldwork, and/or construction support.
Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and clients.
Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating with regional and national technical teams.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design for hydropower facilities from planning through construction.
Deliver equipment studies, condition assessments, calculations, specifications, and mechanical design packages.
Design and evaluate turbines, generators, gates, valves, pumps, cranes, hoists, and balance-of-plant systems.
Lead field investigations, equipment inspections, design workshops, and constructability reviews.
Coordinate mechanical interfaces across civil, structural, electrical, controls, hydraulic, and water-resources disciplines.
Prepare and review equipment specifications, drawings, calculations, reports, bid packages, and construction deliverables.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and client coordination for multidisciplinary projects.
Mentor early-career engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and field experience.
Collaborate with HDR’s national Hydropower and Power network to access expertise and deliver projects nationwide.
Support utilities and water-resources projects involving dams, gates, pumps, water conveyance, and related hydraulic equipment.
Perform other duties as needed.