HDR

Mechanical Engineer

HDR$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) licensed
  • Experience in executing projects within the Power Market Sector
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit)
  • Commitment to employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Assist in mechanical equipment and pipe sizing
  • Develop construction documents including P&IDs and layout drawings
  • Conduct equipment and vendor submittal reviews
  • Communicate with vendors and contractors
  • Perform technical writing for reports and procurement specifications
  • Conduct code reviews and site visits
  • Manage project planning within budget and schedule

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career progression into project and engineering management roles
  • Supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Encouragement and training for professional development and mentoring
  • Employee ownership culture
  • Minimal travel requirements (typically less than 10%)
Full Job Description
HDR is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Madison-based Power Generation team. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team that supports power and energy projects primarily within the utility, IPP, industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors. Preferred candidates will have a working knowledge of industrial- and utility-scale power generation systems as required to carry out the typical job duties which include: mechanical equipment/pipe sizing; equipment/piping layout considerations; construction document development (P&IDs, system layout/installation drawings and specifications); engineer/equipment vendor submittal reviews, vendor/contractor communications; technical writing (reports, procurement specifications, etc.); code reviews; site visits; project planning; and working within an assigned budget and schedule. Significant experience with the design and specification of power generation fluid systems including steam, condensate, fuel gas, cooling water, compressed air, and similar systems is preferred. Experience with utilization of software for detailed fluid analysis or modeling is a plus. The candidate will be encouraged and trained to develop from a mechanical or lead engineer to a project engineer and ultimately into a project manager or engineering manager. Most tasks will be done in a collaborative manner involving engineers and designers from several other disciplines. The candidate will be expected to share the benefits of his or her experience with others, including the mentoring of younger engineers. Communication and leadership skills as required to direct a small team of engineers and designers are also desired. The position will require travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings and monitoring of construction. Travel is typically less than 10%. Qualifications 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

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.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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