Senior Mechanical Power Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Power Engineer to join the Missouri-based Power Generation team. You will lead a multidisciplinary group on utility, IPP, industrial, and municipal projects, delivering drawings, analyses, and specifications.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and design skills, with occasional site visits and collaboration across disciplines. Full-time, on-site in Missouri with global impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; PE license preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power/industrial/project engineering roles.
• Proficient in standard Power Market Sector design software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering team and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Provide mechanical design support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects.
• Travel to sites and conferences; travel typically <10%.
• Deliver construction drawings, specs, and cost estimates.

Skills

Project leadership

Power generation knowledge

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

Senior Mechanical Power Engineer - ( 195053 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Missouri-based Power Generation team. As a Senior Power Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-disciplinary team that supports power and energy projects primarily within the utility, IPP, industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors.

The primary duties of the position include:

• Leading the project mechanical team and coordinating with other engineering discipline es. Most tasks will be done in a collaborative manner involving engineers and designers from several other disciplines. Communication, leadership, and organizational skills are required to lead a team of engineers, EITs and/or designers.
• Monitoring and communicating project status.
• Providing mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects on both a technical and contractual level.
• Traveling for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings, and monitoring of construction. Travel is typically less than 10%.

The typical deliverables developed by this individual and/or their team include construction drawings, bid specifications, pipe stress analyses, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates. 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. Project roles will consist of lead mechanical engineer, project engineering manager, and project manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have significant experience with industrial- and utility-scale power generation systems and equipment, and proven ability to plan, schedule, and lead design projects.

Significant experience with the design and specification of power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, RICE, CHP, and renewables projects is preferred.

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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

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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Missouri-St Louis

Other Locations

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Power Generation

Job Posting

Aug 5, 2026

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