Lead Mechanical Engineer – Industrial Projects & Design

HDR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Industrial team in Houston, TX. You will lead mechanical design on multiple projects for hydrocarbon storage and transport facilities, collaborating with electrical, instrumentation and civil/structural engineers.

This role involves delivering P&ID drawings, pipe layouts, and isometrics, performing sizing and stress analyses, supporting procurement, and guiding project teams from conception through startup while maintaining schedule and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in related field.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and lead teams.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is valued.

Responsibilities

• Serve as mechanical lead on multiple projects and manage workload across schedule.
• Coordinate work of Mechanical Engineers with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Produce mechanical design drawings including P&IDs, piping plans, and isometrics.
• Perform project calculations including sizing, hydraulics, stress analysis, and venting studies.
• Provide procurement support including equipment specs and bid evaluations.
• Travel for site inspections, client meetings, and field support during install/testing/start-up.
• Lead client design reviews and manage scope changes.
• Support proposals with scope development, manpower loading, and project scheduling.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to ensure package integrity and client updates.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

P&ID drafting

Job description

HDR is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Industrial team in Houston, TX. You will lead mechanical design on multiple projects for hydrocarbon storage and transport facilities, collaborating with electrical, instrumentation and civil/structural engineers.

This role involves delivering P&ID drawings, pipe layouts, and isometrics, performing sizing and stress analyses, supporting procurement, and guiding project teams from conception through startup while maintaining schedule and