Hydropower Mechanical Lead Engineer

HDR; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hydropower team. This role focuses on leading mechanical balance of plant upgrades at existing hydro facilities, supporting feasibility studies for pumped storage projects, and coordinating with a multi‑discipline team to deliver design and field support.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in hydropower project execution, PE license, and experience with 3D design tools (NavisWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical system designs including P&IDs, equipment sizing, detailed system layouts, and system calculations.
• Prepare equipment and design specifications.
• Perform equipment and contractor bid evaluations.
• Perform site inspections which may require confined space entry.
• Provide field support during installation, testing, and start‑up.
• Prepare project cost estimates.
• Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with a multi‑discipline team.
• Establish client relationships and participate in meetings with regard to mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

P&IDs

System layouts

Field support

Project leadership

3D design coordination

Lead engineer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NavisWorks

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Job description

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hydropower team. This role focuses on leading mechanical balance of plant upgrades at existing hydro facilities, supporting feasibility studies for pumped storage projects, and coordinating with a multi‑discipline team to deliver design and field support.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in hydropower project execution, PE license, and experience with 3D design tools (NavisWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit).