Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Phoenix seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a multi‑discipline team supporting power and energy projects across utility, IPP, industrial and municipal sectors. You will lead mechanical design efforts and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, providing technical and contractual support for owner’s engineer projects.

The role requires travel (about 10%) for site surveys and client meetings.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Experience in project execution within Power Market Sector.
• Proficient in MS Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the project mechanical team and other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor project status and provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects.
• Lead mechanical engineer/engineering manager tasks and mentor junior staff as needed.
• Support projects involving traditional generation technologies and renewables (solar/wind) and energy storage.
• Travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings, and monitoring of construction (about 10%).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team that supports power and energy projects primarily within the utility, IPP, industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors. Primary duties typically involve coordination with the project mechanical team, coordination with other engineering disciplines, monitoring and communication of project status, and providing mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects on both a technical and contractual level. You will be supporting projects involving traditional generation technologies (fossil fired engines / turbines / boilers) as well as renewables (solar / wind) and energy storage.

Project roles will vary based on the size and type of the project, as well as the capabilities, experience, and preferred focus of the engineer. Roles will typically consist of lead mechanical engineer and project engineering manager. Most tasks will be done in a collaborative manner involving engineers and designers from several other disciplines. Communication, leadership, and organizational skills as needed to lead a team of engineers, EITs and/or designers is required.

The position will require travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings and monitoring of construction. Travel is typically around 10 %.

Preferred Qualifications

• Requires a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Ability to coordinate work with others and handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Long‑term desire to be involved in leadership and/or operations positions.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Willing to work with project teams across various HDR offices nationwide.
• Willing to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs.
• Proficient at working within an established schedule and budget.
• Ability to travel, on occasion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P. Eng.).
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Location

United States – Arizona – Phoenix

Schedule

Full‑time

Employment Status

Regular

EEO Statement

At HDR, 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, arrest and conviction records.