Mechanical​/Chemical Section Manager

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:
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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 a Mechanical/Chemical Section Manager to join our Michigan‑based Power Generation team. Our services encompass Owner’s Engineer (OE) work for large generation and central energy facilities, as well as consulting and design for distributed generation, district energy, renewables and microgrid applications. Experience with pipe stress analysis, simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, RICE, CHP, and renewables projects is preferred.

• Provide mechanical/chemical expertise in support of consulting projects.
• Perform and/or check design calculations and prepare deliverables in support of design projects, including construction drawings, bid specifications, pipe stress analyses, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports and cost estimates.
• Plan, schedule, and lead work for design and other projects.
• Work in a collaborative manner involving engineers and designers from other disciplines.
• Manage the operational activities of the Michigan Area Power Generation Mechanical/Chemical Section including staff retention, recruiting, mentoring, assigning staff to projects, maintaining accurate workload forecasts, and quality control of deliverables.
• Develop proposals and man‑hour budgets with respect to mechanical/chemical scope of work.
• Schedule and conduct regularly held one‑on‑one meetings with direct reports and also team meetings to discuss productivity, workload, and quality control.
• Monitor changes in applicable codes, regulations, and client standards; and subsequently implement changes into the Mechanical/Chemical Section’s design standards, procedures, and deliverables as needed.
• Actively support HDR’s Work Share culture through technical collaboration across HDR’s Power Generation practice interfacing with peers in other relevant teams and offices.

• 10+ years Mechanical / Chemical engineering experience
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, AFT Fathom, Auto Pipe, and similar relevant analytical software
• Experience in developing design calculations, technical specifications, and preparing construction drawings for power generation projects.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, and pipe stress analysis preferred.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification…