Mechanical Engineer

Job Overview

HDR is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Michigan-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.

• 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; and working within an assigned budget and schedule.
• Significant experience with the design and specification of power generation fluid systems including steam, condensate, fuel gas, cooling water, compressed air, and similar systems is preferred.
• Experience with utilization of software for detailed fluid analysis or modeling is a plus.
• 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.
• Communication and leadership skills as required to direct a small team of engineers and designers are also desired.
• Share mentoring responsibilities with younger engineers.
• Travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings, and monitoring of construction. Travel is typically less than 10%.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience in commercial or institutional facilities
• Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

United States
- Michigan
- Ann Arbor

Full-time

Regular

Power

Power Generation

Nov 20, 2025

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