Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower Projects

HDR; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hydropower team across multiple project locations in the U.S. You will lead and support major mechanical upgrades, life-extension work, and feasibility studies for pumped storage projects.

You’ll work with a multi-disciplinary group delivering design and field support, cost estimates, and client presentations, while maintaining HDR’s employee-owned culture and strong project management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer license (PE or P.Eng) is required.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficiency with design software: NavisWorks, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe and Revit.

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.
• Provide field support during installation, testing, and start‑up.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Establish effective client relationships and participate in project reviews.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Mechanical engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NavisWorks

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hydropower team across multiple project locations in the U.S. You will lead and support major mechanical upgrades, life-extension work, and feasibility studies for pumped storage projects.

You’ll work with a multi-disciplinary group delivering design and field support, cost estimates, and client presentations, while maintaining HDR’s employee-owned culture and strong project management practices.