Senior Mechanical Power Engineer

HDR; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,661 - 204,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading Power Generation firm is hiring a Senior Mechanical Power Engineer to lead mechanical engineering on natural gas and renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation design and a strong background in engineering management. This role emphasizes teamwork across disciplines and offers competitive compensation based on experience, estimated between $108,661 and $204,250.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in power generation design.
• Minimum 15 years preferred, with specific turbine experience.
• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical team, coordinating with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design.
• Deliverables include construction drawings, technical memos, and feasibility studies.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

PLS CAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Job description

Overview

HDR is a national Power Generation company with employee ownership and a focus on inclusion and impact. The Senior Mechanical Power Engineer will join HDR’s national Power Generation team to lead mechanical engineering on natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects, serving as Engineer of Record or Owner's Engineer.

Locations

Preferred locations include:

• Austin
• Ann Arbor
• Boise
• Bismarck
• Billings
• Charlotte
• Chicago
• Denver
• Irvine
• Fort Worth
• Houston
• Honolulu
• Kansas City
• Madison
• Minneapolis
• Missoula
• Omaha
• Phoenix
• Portland (OR & ME)
• Richmond
• Raleigh
• Sacramento/Folsom
• San Diego
• Seattle
• Spokane
• St Louis
• Syracuse

Responsibilities

• Lead the project mechanical team and coordinate with other engineering disciplines; monitor project status and communicate progress; provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design and Owner's Engineer projects on both technical and contractual levels.
• Project roles will typically include lead mechanical engineer and project engineering manager; may include project manager, with collaboration across multiple disciplines.
• Deliverables typically include construction drawings, bid specifications, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates.
• Significant experience with design and specification of power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in power generation design.
• Gas turbine, steam turbine and/or large reciprocating engine experience or subject matter expertise.
• Design experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation.
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, ideally in the fossil power industry with a blend of design and Owner's Engineer projects.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Willing to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs.
• Proficient at working within an established schedule and budget.
• Less than 10% travel for client meetings and project site visits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $108,661 - $204,250.

Job Details

• Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Norfolk, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Virginia-Alexandria, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Connecticut-Hartford
• Industry: Power
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Power Generation
• Job Posting: Jun 4, 2025

HDR is committed to employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.