HDR · 1 week ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation and Renewables
Charleston County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment where employee-owners are valued and respected. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and coordinate the design team in delivering mechanical engineering and design for power generating facilities, with a focus on renewable energy solutions.
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Hiring Manager
Sean Murphy
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and coordinate the work of the design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
Lead, manage, mentor, and develop less experienced engineers and designers
Manage and coordinate workload to complete deliverables on schedule
Conduct field visits at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers and other disciplines
Perform high complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection
Develop mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, flue gas, hydrogen, fuel handling, heat transfer systems, and utility systems
Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers and pumps
Prepare mechanical engineering designs, equipment lists, general arrangements, aux power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards
Prepare requisite mechanical documentation for construction
Assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion
Provide technical mentoring and/or oversight
Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently
Testing and commissioning plans
Review engineering work deliverables following HDR Quality Process
Lead project teams and provide status updates as needed
Maintain good relationships with peers, client organizations, vendor representatives and sub-consultants
Identify and develop new strategic relationships that will support winning and executing assignments for the Power Generation and Renewable team and other groups within HDR
Travel occasionally as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
A minimum of 10 years of experience
Professional Engineers (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
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Previous supervisory experience
Previous proposal development and client management experience
A minimum of 7 years' experience in project execution with the Power or Heavy Industrial Market Sectors
Engineering experience in the following areas: design experience for simple/combined cycle gas turbines, renewables, coal and hydroelectric
Mechanical powerhouse and balance of plant controls and power systems
Knowledge of large-scale power generation mechanical systems
Prior experience in a consulting engineering environment is highly desirable
Produce design drawings including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, general arrangements, and bill of materials
Experience developing proposals and estimates for Power Generation and Renewable projects
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Local candidates are preferred
Company
HDR
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