Senior Mechanical Power Engineer

About HDR

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?

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Position Overview

The power generation market continues to grow and evolve given strong capacity demand signals that haven’t existed for over a decade. As a result, our national Power Generation team is poised for monumental growth. We are seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer to help our clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects while serving as Engineer of Record or Owner’s Engineer.

Opportunities are available in these preferred 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.

HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our national 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, and institutional sectors. Primary duties typically involve leadership of 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.

Preferred candidates 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, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates. Significant experience with the design and specification of power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects is preferred.

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. Project roles will typically consist of lead mechanical engineer and project engineering manager and may include project manager. Most tasks will be done in a collaborative manner involving engineers and designers from several other disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in power generation design.
• Gas turbine, steam turbine and/or large reciprocating engine experience or subject matter expertise.
• Design experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation.
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm desired.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, ideally 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 at working within an established schedule and budget.
• Position will include an expectation of less than 10 % travel for meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• 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.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Benefits & Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, 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 upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Targeted salary range: $108,661 – $204,250 (based on experience and location).

Primary Location

United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor

Other Locations

United States – Texas – Round Rock
United States – North Carolina – Charlotte
United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem
United States – Oregon – Salem
United States – Maryland – Baltimore
United States – Montana – Missoula
United States – Texas – Houston
United States – California – Irvine
United States – Wisconsin – Madison
United States – New York – Buffalo
United States – Washington – Tacoma
United States – Nevada – Reno
United States – Colorado – Fort Collins
United States – California – Folsom
United States – Oregon – Portland
United States – Montana – Bozeman
United States – Colorado – Durango
United States – Washington – Seattle
United States – Nevada – Las Vegas
United States – Montana – Billings
United States – Texas – Dallas
United States – Montana – Helena
United States – Washington – Spokane
United States – Virginia – Arlington
United States – Washington – Pasco
United States – Texas – Austin
United States – California – Claremont
United States – Massachusetts – Boston
United States – Colorado – Denver
United States – Oregon – Bend
United States – Missouri – St Louis
United States – Arizona – Tucson
United States – Arkansas – Little Rock
United States – Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg
United States – Washington – Olympia
United States – Washington – Vancouver
United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs
United States – Wisconsin – Milwaukee
United States – Hawaii – Honolulu
United States – Maryland – Fulton
United States – Arizona – Phoenix
United States – Kentucky – Louisville
United States – Georgia – Atlanta
United States – South Carolina – Greenville
United States – Illinois – Rosemont
United States – California – Walnut Creek
United States – Tennessee – Memphis
United States – Montana – Kalispell
United States – Virginia – Richmond
United States – Washington – Gig Harbor
United States – Rhode Island – Providence
United States – Ohio – Cleveland
United States – Florida – Tampa
United States – Florida – West Palm Beach
United States – Ohio – Columbus
United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga
United States – Kentucky – Lexington
United States – Kansas – Olathe
United States – Georgia – Pooler
United States – Washington – Bellevue
United States – Missouri – Kansas City
United States – North Carolina – Wilmington
United States – Tennessee – Nashville
United States – California – San Jose
United States – New Jersey – Newark
United States – Florida – Pensacola
United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque
United States – New York – White Plains
United States – Minnesota – St. Paul
United States – California – San Francisco
United States – South Carolina – Charleston
United States – Virginia – Roanoke
United States – South Carolina – Columbia
United States – Virginia – Vienna
United States – Florida – Orlando
United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis
United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh
United States – New York – Syracuse
United States – California – San Diego
United States – Virginia – Norfolk
United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
United States – Virginia – Glen Allen
United States – California – Riverside
United States – Nebraska – Lincoln
United States – Montana – Butte
United States – Florida – Miami
United States – Nebraska – Omaha
United States – New Jersey – Pennington
United States – California – Sacramento
United States – Connecticut – Rocky Hill
United States – New York – New York
United States – North Carolina – Winston‑Salem
United States – Virginia – Alexandria
United States – Michigan – Detroit
United States – North Dakota – Bismarck
United States – Maine – Portland
United States – California – Oakland
United States – North Dakota – Fargo
United States – New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake
United States – Florida – Jacksonville
United States – Illinois – Chicago
United States – California – Los Angeles
United States – Idaho – Boise
United States – North Carolina – Raleigh
United States – Texas – San Antonio
United States – West Virginia – Charleston
United States – Connecticut – Hartford

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Power Generation

Job Posting

Jun 4, 2025

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.