Senior Mechanical Power Engineer

Senior Mechanical Power Engineer role  is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our national Power Generation team. The role involves leading the project mechanical team, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, monitoring and communicating project status, and providing mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects on both technical and contractual levels. Opportunities are available in multiple locations:

• Austin
• Ann Arbor
• Boise
• Bismarck
• Billings
• Charlotte
• Chicago
• Denver
• Irvine
• Fort Worth
• Houston
• Honolulu
• Kansas City
• Madison
• Minneapolis
• Missoula
• Omaha
• Phoenix
• Portland (OR & ME)
• Richmond
• Raleigh
• Sacramento/Folsom
• San Diego
• Seattle
• Spokane
• St Louis
• Syracuse

• Lead the mechanical engineering effort on projects and coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor progress and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects, including technical and contractual aspects.
• Define and execute project roles, which may include lead mechanical engineer, project engineering manager, and possibly project manager; collaborate with a multi-discipline team.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in power generation design.
• Experience with gas turbines, steam turbines and/or large reciprocating engines.
• Design experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation.
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm is desired.
• At least 10 years of experience in the fossil power industry with a blend of design and owner’s engineer projects.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Willing to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs.
• Proficient in working within established schedules and budgets.
• Less than 10% travel for client and vendor meetings and site visits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power generation project execution.
• Professional Engineers license (PE) or P.Eng.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples: PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, and Revit).
• Commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee-owned culture.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and connecting with clients and communities.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups open to all employees, with executive sponsors.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and location. The stated benefits apply to full-time regular positions;

temporary and part-time roles may have limited benefits. The targeted salary range for this position is $108,661 - $204,250 depending on experience and location.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Other Locations:
  United States – various listed locations including Round Rock, Charlotte, Bethlehem, Salem, Folsom, Irvine, Madison, Seattle, Buffalo, etc.

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Power Generation

Job Posting:
Jun 4, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Power