Lead Mechanical Power Engineer

HDR; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Jacksonville, Florida, to lead a team in delivering mechanical engineering for Power Generation and Renewable projects. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a professional engineering license, and at least 10 years of experience in the Power Market Sector. Key responsibilities include leading design efforts, supporting project execution, and mentoring junior engineers. The position emphasizes strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering license recognized for the location's licensing board.
• Extensive experience in the Power Market Sector.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering and design deliverables for power facilities.
• Conduct field visits with project managers.
• Prepare mechanical designs including piping and process flow diagrams.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Leadership and mentoring

Project execution

Communication skills

Knowledge of power generation systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

PLS CAD

Plant 3D

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation & Renewable

We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Mechanical Engineer with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing engineering team in the Power Generation and Renewable department in the Southeast. The role involves the day-to-day execution of mechanical engineering and design deliverables for power generating facilities, including simple cycle, combined cycle, PV solar, battery energy storage, and microgrid projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 the deliverables on schedule.
• Conduct field visits at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager 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 of 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.
• Occasional travel is 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Primary Location: United States-Florida-Tampa

Other Locations: United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Orlando

Industry: Power | Schedule: Full-time | Employee Status: Regular | Business Class: Power Generation | Job Posting: May 4, 2026

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and convictions.