Senior Mechanical Engineer

HDR Inc
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • $119,700–$171,000 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

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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?

Watch Our Story:'' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story''

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.

The power generation market continues to grow and evolve given strong capacity demand signals that haven't existed for over a decade. As a result, our national Power Generation team is poised for monumental growth. We are seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer to help our clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects while serving as Engineer of Record or Owner's Engineer.

HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our national Power Generation team. 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, and institutional sectors. Primary duties typically involve leadership of 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.

Preferred candidates will have significant experience utility-scale power generation systems and equipment, and proven ability to plan, schedule, and lead design projects. Typical deliverables developed by this individual and/or their team include construction drawings, bid specifications, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports and cost estimates. Significant experience with the design and specification of power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects is preferred.

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 typically consist of lead mechanical engineer and project engineering manager and may include project manager. Most tasks will be done in a collaborative manner involving engineers and designers from several other disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Requires a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

  • 10+ years of experience, ideally in the fossil power industry with a blend of design and owner's engineer projects

  • Have the 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

  • Position will include an expectation of less than 10% travel for meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits

  • 15+ years' 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 desired

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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.

'',''We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee 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.) {Pay Transparency Ohio}: $119,700 - $171,000.'','''',''United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh'',''United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh'',''United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Ohio-Cleveland'',''United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Ohio-Cleveland'','''','''','''','''','''','''',''Power'',''Power'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Regular'',''Regular'','''','''',''Power Generation'',''Power Generation'',''Oct 29, 2026'',''Oct 29, 2026'',''false'',''793356'',''793356'',''true'',''793356'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Senior Mechanical Engineer - (Job Number: 197512)'',''false'',''793356'',''false'',''true''

Numbers & Facts

LocationPittsburgh, PA
Salary$119,700–$171,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Alternative Energyunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Bid Analysisunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Construction Drawingsunmatched
  • Contract Creationunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Cost Reportingunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Design Servicesunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
  • Equipment Specificationunmatched
  • Feasibility Analysisunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Natural Gasunmatched
  • Power Engineeringunmatched
  • Power Generationunmatched
  • Professional Engineerunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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