Deliver equipment studies, condition assessments, calculations, specifications, and mechanical design packages.
Design and evaluate turbines, generators, gates, valves, pumps, cranes, hoists, and balance-of-plant systems.
Lead field investigations, equipment inspections, design workshops, and constructability reviews.
Coordinate mechanical interfaces across civil, structural, electrical, controls, hydraulic, and water resources disciplines.
Prepare and review equipment specifications, drawings, calculations, reports, bid packages, and construction deliverables.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and client coordination for multidisciplinary projects.
Mentor early-career engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and field experience.
Collaborate with HDR’s national Hydropower and Power network to access expertise and deliver projects nationwide.
Support utilities and water resources projects involving dams, gates, pumps, water conveyance, and related hydraulic equipment.
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
Approximately 7 or more years of progressive experience with hydropower, utility, dam, or water conveyance equipment. Prior consulting experience is a plus.
Consulting experience with turbines, gates, valves, pumps, balance-of-plant systems, fieldwork, and/or construction support.
Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and clients.
Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating with regional and national technical teams.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
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.
