Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation and Renewables

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is looking for a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong work ethic. Our Power Generation and Renewable department in the Southeast is growing rapidly and this is an opportunity to join on the front end and become a key team member with endless potential for career growth. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be a key member of HDR's rapidly growing engineering team and will provide day-to-day execution of mechanical engineering and design deliverables for power generating facilities, primarily simple cycle, combined cycle, PV solar, battery energy storage and microgrid. On a day-to-day basis, it is expected that they will:

• Lead, manage, and coordinate the work of the design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop less experienced engineers and designers.
• Manage and coordinate workload to complete deliverables on schedule.
• Conduct field visits at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers and other disciplines.
• Perform high complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection.
• Develop mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, flue gas, hydrogen, fuel handling, heat transfer systems, and utility systems.
• Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers and pumps.
• Prepare mechanical engineering designs, equipment lists, general arrangements, aux power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards.
• Prepare requisite mechanical documentation for construction.
• Assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Provide technical mentoring and/or oversight.
• Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently.
• Testing and commissioning plans.
• Review engineering work deliverables following HDR Quality Process.
• Lead project teams and provide status updates as needed.
• Maintain good relationships with peers, client organizations, vendor representatives and sub-consultants.
• Identify and develop new strategic relationships that will support winning and executing assignments for the Power Generation and Renewable team and other groups within HDR.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous proposal development and client management experience
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in project execution with the Power or Heavy Industrial Market Sectors
• Engineering experience in the following areas: design experience for simple/combined cycle gas turbines, renewables, coal and hydroelectric
• Mechanical powerhouse and balance of plant controls and power systems
• Knowledge of large-scale power generation mechanical systems
• Prior experience in a consulting engineering environment is highly desirable
• Produce design drawings including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, general arrangements, and bill of materials
• Experience developing proposals and estimates for Power Generation and Renewable projects
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Local candidates are preferred
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