Lead mechanical aspects of multiple projects, ensuring on-time deliverables
Coordinate mechanical engineering tasks within a multidisciplinary team
Create mechanical design drawings such as P&IDs and piping plans
Conduct project calculations including equipment sizing and stress analysis
Support procurement with equipment specifications and bid evaluations
Travel for site inspections and client meetings as needed
Facilitate client design reviews, tracking decisions and scope changes
Benefits
Employee-owned culture
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive work environment through Employee Network Groups
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
Chance to impact industrial innovations and environmental stewardship
Full Job Description
HDR is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Industrial team in Houston, TX, which provides engineering consulting services to industrial customers located across the U.S. This position includes leading and supporting a variety of projects involving various hydrocarbon storage and transporting facilities, including natural gas, liquified natural gas, and liquid petroleum products. The team is also expanding its footprint in the renewable energy and alternative fuels markets. This individual will work with a multi-discipline group of engineers and technicians providing engineering and design services to Oil & Gas clients. Typical projects will involve life extension and system upgrades of existing facilities as well as design of new facilities. On a day-to-day basis, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will be expected to:
Serve as the mechanical lead on multiple simultaneous projects including workload delegation through entire project development to ensure deliverables are issued on schedule.
Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multi-discipline team throughout the project's development.
Produce mechanical system design drawings including P&IDs, piping plans, and isometrics.
Produce project calculations including equipment sizing, system hydraulics, stress analysis, and venting and relief device sizing.
Provide procurement support including preparing equipment specifications, construction standards, and vendor/contractor technical bid evaluations.
Periodic travel for project site inspections, client review meetings, and field support during installation/testing/start-up.
Perform feasibility studies and conceptual design evaluations.
Lead client design reviews while tracking decisions, action items, and possible changes in scope.
Work with management, marketing and business development teams to prepare client proposals including scope development, manpower loading, and project schedule.
Work with Project Managers to reduce scope creep and ensure project work is completed within the agreed-upon budget and schedule.
Assist project manager in keeping the project team focused on scope and identifying potential change order tasks.
Participate with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director in project reviews with corporate management as needed.
Work with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to oversee the engineering efforts across all disciplines (electrical, instrumentation and controls, structural, civil, and mechanical) focusing on package integrity, design consistency, and client project updates.
Perform Project Manager duties for small capital projects.
Perform other duties as needed.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
