HDR · 14 hours ago
Hydropower Mechanical Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Power and Hydropower team in Charlotte, NC, where the individual will lead and support various projects related to mechanical upgrades at hydropower facilities and feasibility studies for new projects.
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Hiring Manager
Sean Murphy
Responsibilities
Produce mechanical system designs including P&IDs, equipment sizing, detailed system layouts, and system calculations
Prepare equipment and design specifications
Perform equipment and contractor bid evaluations
Perform site inspections which may require confined space entry
Provide field support during installation, testing, and start-up
Perform feasibility studies and conceptual design evaluations
Support pumped storage concept studies, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
Prepare project cost estimates
Assist with client presentations and preparation of client proposals
Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multi-discipline team throughout the project's development
Establish effective client relationships and participate in marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems
Serve as the mechanical lead on multiple simultaneous projects
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager, and other discipline engineers
Coordinate workload through the entire project’s development to complete documents on schedule
Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work efforts with the project team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon budget and schedule
Participate with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director in project reviews with corporate management as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
A minimum of 5 years of experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Previous experience in Project Lead Engineer role in Mechanical Engineering
Previous experience with the design and installation of mechanical system/component upgrades for existing hydroelectric generating stations
Experience with the design, manufacture, testing and operation of hydroelectric generating station mechanical equipment including turbines, pump-turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, and other mechanical components
Experience with the preparation of feasibility studies for new pumped storage hydroelectric facilities
Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience
Experience with NavisWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, and/or other 3D database driven design processes
Desire to lead teams as a Team Leader
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm supporting electrical power generation clients
Local candidates are preferred
Company
HDR
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