Senior Mechanical Power Engineer

HDR•Fort Worth, TX

13h

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 our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: 'https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. HDR is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Power Generation team. As a Senior 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. Primary duties typically involve coordination with the project mechanical team, coordination with other engineering disciplines, monitoring and communication of project status, and providing mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects on both a technical and contractual level. You will be supporting projects involving traditional generation technologies (fossil fired engines /turbines / boilers) as well as renewables (solar / wind) and energy storage. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with utility-scale power generation systems and equipment, and proven ability to plan, schedule, and lead design projects. Typical deliverables developed by this individual and/or their team include construction drawings, bid specifications, pipe stress analyses, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports and cost estimates. Experience with pipe stress analysis, simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, RICE, CHP, and renewables projects involving solar, wind and battery energy store is a plus. Project roles will vary based on the size and type of the project, as well as the capabilities, experience, and preferred focus of the engineer. Roles will typically consist of lead mechanical engineer and project engineering manager. Most tasks will be done in a collaborative manner involving engineers and designers from several other disciplines. Communication, leadership, and organizational skills as needed to lead a team of engineers, EITs and/or designers is required. The position will require travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings and monitoring of construction. Travel is typically around than 10%25.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
A minimum of 10 years of experience
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Proficient 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

Experience with pipe stress analysis, simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, RICE, CHP, and renewables projects involving solar, wind and battery energy store is a plus.
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity
Long-term desire and drive to be involved in leadership and/or operations positions is a plus.
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Willing to work with project teams across various HDR offices nationwide.
Willing to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs.
Proficient at working within an established schedule and budget
Ability to travel, on occasion

Responsibilities

Coordination with the project mechanical team
Coordination with other engineering disciplines
Monitoring and communication of project status
Providing mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects on both a technical and contractual level
Supporting projects involving traditional generation technologies (fossil fired engines /turbines / boilers) as well as renewables (solar / wind) and energy storage
Planning, scheduling, and leading design projects
Developing construction drawings, bid specifications, pipe stress analyses, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports and cost estimates
Leading a team of engineers, EITs and/or designers
Travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings and monitoring of construction
Coordinating work with others
Handling multiple concurrent assignments
Mentoring less experienced engineers and EITs