Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Overview

Mechanical Engineer
- Power Generation (193814). HDR is an employee-owned company dedicated to an inclusive culture. This role supports power generation projects across utility, IPP, industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors, including traditional generation technologies and renewables.

As part of HDR Power Generation, you will coordinate with the mechanical team and other disciplines, support detailed design and owner’s engineer projects, and contribute to technical and contractual aspects of projects involving fossil-fired engines/turbines/boilers, solar, wind, and energy storage.

• Coordinate with project mechanical teams and other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor and communicate project status; provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects.
• Prepare deliverables such as construction drawings, bid specifications, pipe stresses, equipment sizing, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates.
• Lead or support projects with pipe stress analysis, simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, RICE, CHP, and renewables.
• Travel to site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings, and construction observation (approximately 10% travel).

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized in the position’s location or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Experience coordinating work across teams and managing multiple concurrent assignments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; ability to lead engineers, EITs, and designers.
• Experience with utility-scale power generation systems; ability to plan, schedule, and lead design projects.
• Proficiency in preparing construction drawings, specifications, and analyses; familiarity with pipe stress, plant design software, and MS Office.

• Experience with project execution in the Power Market Sector.
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs; willingness to collaborate across HDR offices nationwide.
• Experience with software such as PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, and Revit.
• Willingness to travel and work within established schedules and budgets.

HDR is a collaborative company that values diverse life experiences and perspectives, fosters trust, and connects with clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.

HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) that foster belonging and involvement.

Primary

Location:

United States
- Arizona
- Phoenix

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class:
Power Generation

Jul 7, 2026

EEO Statement
: HDR is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history. Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible.