HDR

Senior Project Development Engineer

HDR • $100K — $130K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
  • Extensive experience in power market project execution
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD)
  • Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
  • Strong communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead project development teams and coordinate across engineering disciplines
  • Monitor and communicate project status and provide technical support
  • Develop conceptual drawings, heat balances, and project schedules
  • Conduct feasibility studies and project cost estimates
  • Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of professionals
  • Travel for site surveys and client meetings, typically less than 10% of time
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and EITs

Benefits

  • Employee ownership structure fostering a collaborative culture
  • Commitment to an inclusive working environment
  • Focus on personal and career development through mentorship
  • Support from eight Employee Network Groups for diverse communities
  • Opportunity to impact community and global projects
Full Job Description
HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Project Development Engineer to join our Texas-based Power Generation team. As a Senior Project Development Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team that supports power and energy projects primarily within the utility, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors. In the role of Senior Project Development Engineer, we'll count on you to:
  • Lead project development teams, coordinate with other engineering disciplines, monitor, and communicate project status, and provide development engineering support for conceptual design and owner's engineer projects on both a technical and contractual level.
  • Experience with industrial- and utility-scale power generation systems and equipment, and proven ability to plan, schedule, and lead development projects.
  • Develop conceptual drawings, heat balances, water balances, technology comparison tables, site due diligence assessments, project pro formas, equipment quotations, project schedules, project cost estimates, bid specifications, pipe and equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, performance procedure and test reviews, feasibility studies, reports and consulting.
  • Significant experience with the development and specification of power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, cogeneration, distributed generation, reciprocating engine, combined heat and power, and renewables 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 development engineer and technical consultant.
  • Most tasks will be done in a collaborative manner involving engineers, scientists, real estate/land developers, economists, schedulers, estimators, and designers from across the United States and on occasion other countries.
  • Communication, leadership, and organizational skills as needed to lead a team of professionals, as described above, is required.
  • The position will require travel for site surveys, technical conferences, client meetings and monitoring of schedule. Travel is typically less than 10%.
  • Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity
  • Requires a BS degree in either Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering or other relevant to Power Generation
  • Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
  • Have the ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
  • Long-term desire and drive to be involved in leadership and/or operations positions is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Willing to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs.
  • Proficient at working within an established schedule and budget
Qualifications 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

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.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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