Mechanical Engineer – Hydropower Systems Lead

HDR; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hydropower team, leading mechanical balance-of-plant upgrades and feasibility studies for pumped storage facilities across the U.S.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary group, drive design of P&IDs, equipment sizing, and system layouts, and coordinate with project teams to meet schedules and budgets.

This role offers the chance to contribute to grid reliability and to grow into a Team Leader within our employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical system designs including P&IDs, equipment sizing, detailed layouts, and system calculations.
• Prepare equipment and design specifications.
• Perform equipment and contractor bid evaluations.
• Perform site inspections including confined space entries.
• Provide field support during installation, testing and start-up.
• Coordinate workload and manage project budgets/schedules.

Skills

Project execution

Team leadership

Power industry knowledge

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NavisWorks

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

PLS CAD

AutoPipe

Job description

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hydropower team, leading mechanical balance-of-plant upgrades and feasibility studies for pumped storage facilities across the U.S.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary group, drive design of P&IDs, equipment sizing, and system layouts, and coordinate with project teams to meet schedules and budgets.

This role offers the chance to contribute to grid reliability and to grow into a Team Leader within our employee‑owned culture.