HDR · 14 hours ago
Senior Project Development Engineer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. They are seeking a Senior Project Development Engineer to lead project development teams and provide engineering support for power and energy projects primarily within the utility and industrial sectors.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Communication, leadership, and organizational skills as needed to lead a team of professionals
Preferred
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
Company
HDR
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