Hydropower Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

HDR, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Hydropower Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to oversee the mechanical engineering practice in Northern California. This role involves leadership, project management, and client engagement in a dynamic environment focused on hydropower projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the power industry and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the power industry.
• Prior consulting experience with client relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hydropower mechanical engineering practice in Northern California.
• Manage hydropower projects and engage in business development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

HDR has an immediate opening for a Hydropower Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to join our Northern California team and be a part of our vibrant and growing national hydropower practice that ENR ranks Number 2 in the Top 10 firms providing services to owners and operators of hydropower plants. Primary responsibilities for this position include leading the hydropower mechanical engineering practice in the Northern California (NorCal) Area, overseeing management of NorCal's hydropower mechanical engineering projects and team and engaging in business development and client engagement activities. HDR operates offices throughout California and our NorCal hydropower practice serves as a vital hub linking hydropower expertise and capabilities among our Power and Water hydropower clients in NorCal, as well as leading and providing support for hydropower projects throughout California, the southwestern U.S. and nationwide. This position involves a combination of leadership, business development, people management and technical duties for activities led and/or supported by the NorCal hydropower mechanical engineering team.

In the role of Hydropower Mechanical Engineering Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for operations of the mechanical section including staff hiring and development, mentorship, business performance, quality control and marketing support


• Function as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead on projects and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities. In your role as a technical leader, you should be able to review equipment and design specifications, evaluate equipment and contractor bids, perform site inspections and provide field support during installation, testing and start-up.


• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other power and hydropower sections across NorCal and the broader HDR


• Be directly involved with hydropower clients in marketing, project production and related issues. This includes business development, preparing proposals and interviews.


• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled, evaluated and executed through proactive project management and quality control


• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel


• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams


• Work cooperatively with the National Hydropower Practice and overall, Power Sector and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts


• Perform other duties as needed to support project goals and HDR business activities


• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior consulting experience that includes client relationship building and/or client manager responsibilities


• 7+ years of experience in the power industry


• Active engagement in hydropower and/or engineering industry associations (ASME, NHA, CEATI, ACEC, etc.)


• Preferred experience across large valves, turbines, piping systems, rotating equipment, heavy machinery, and/or engineering design. Experience in power station mechanical systems and design a plus (e.g. cooling water, lube oil, governor hydraulics, compressed air, HVAC).

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Keywords: hydro, hydro power, hydro electric, hydro-power, hydro-electric, power generation, Team Lead, Manager, Supervisor, Lead Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $112,266.00 - $160,380.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location:United States-California-Sacramento

Other Locations:United States-California-Folsom

Industry:Power

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Hydropower

Job Posting:May 9, 2025