About this opportunity
HDR lists this Senior Mechanical Power Engineer opportunity in bellevue, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
HDR is a national Power Generation company with employee ownership and a focus on inclusion and impact. The Senior Mechanical Power Engineer will join HDR’s national Power Generation team to lead mechanical engineering on natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects, serving as Engineer of Record or Owner's Engineer.
Locations
Preferred locations include:
Austin
Ann Arbor
Boise
Bismarck
Billings
Charlotte
Chicago
Denver
Irvine
Fort Worth
Houston
Honolulu
Kansas City
Madison
Minneapolis
Missoula
Omaha
Phoenix
Portland (OR & ME)
Richmond
Raleigh
Sacramento/Folsom
San Diego
Seattle
Spokane
St Louis
Syracuse
Responsibilities
Lead the project mechanical team and coordinate with other engineering disciplines; monitor project status and communicate progress; provide mechanical engineering support for detailed design and Owner's Engineer projects on both technical and contractual levels.
Project roles will typically include lead mechanical engineer and project engineering manager; may include project manager, with collaboration across multiple disciplines.
Deliverables typically include construction drawings, bid specifications, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates.
Significant experience with design and specification of power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE projects is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Minimum 15 years of 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 desirable.
Minimum 10 years of experience, ideally in the fossil power industry with a blend of design and Owner's Engineer projects.
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.
Less than 10% travel for client meetings and project site visits.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of experience.
Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license.
Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
Active participation in 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, 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.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $108,661 - $204,250.
Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Norfolk, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Virginia-Alexandria, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Connecticut-Hartford
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Power Generation
Job Posting: Jun 4, 2025
HDR is committed to employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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