Mechanical Lead – Hydropower & Pumped Storage Projects

HDR, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hydropower team. This role supports engineering consulting for electric utilities across the U.S., leading mechanical upgrades and feasibility studies for pumped storage projects.

You’ll work with a multi‑discipline group and serve as mechanical lead on multiple projects, delivering designs and analyses that sustain reliable power infrastructure. Preferred candidates have a PE license, a Bachelors in Engineering, and at least five years of

Qualifications

• PE license preferred for candidates.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical upgrades for pumped storage projects.
• Perform feasibility studies and analyses to sustain reliable power infrastructure.
• Serve as mechanical lead on multiple simultaneous projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Feasibility studies

Power/utility experience

Multidiscipline collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hydropower team. This role supports engineering consulting for electric utilities across the U.S., leading mechanical upgrades and feasibility studies for pumped storage projects.

You’ll work with a multi‑discipline group and serve as mechanical lead on multiple projects, delivering designs and analyses that sustain reliable power infrastructure. Preferred candidates have a PE license, a Bachelors in Engineering, and at least five years of