HDR · 16 hours ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expHDR is an engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services company. They are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their Industrial team in Houston, TX, focusing on engineering consulting services for industrial customers, particularly in hydrocarbon storage and renewable energy projects.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Serve as the mechanical lead on multiple simultaneous projects including workload delegation through entire project development to ensure deliverables are issued on schedule
Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multi-discipline team throughout the project's development
Produce mechanical system design drawings including P&IDs, piping plans, and isometrics
Produce project calculations including equipment sizing, system hydraulics, stress analysis, and venting and relief device sizing
Provide procurement support including preparing equipment specifications, construction standards, and vendor/contractor technical bid evaluations
Periodic travel for project site inspections, client review meetings, and field support during installation/testing/start-up
Perform feasibility studies and conceptual design evaluations
Lead client design reviews while tracking decisions, action items, and possible changes in scope
Work with management, marketing and business development teams to prepare client proposals including scope development, manpower loading, and project schedule
Work with Project Managers to reduce scope creep and ensure project work is completed within the agreed-upon budget and schedule
Assist project manager in keeping the project team focused on scope and identifying potential change order tasks
Participate with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director in project reviews with corporate management as needed
Work with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to oversee the engineering efforts across all disciplines (electrical, instrumentation and controls, structural, civil, and mechanical) focusing on package integrity, design consistency, and client project updates
Perform Project Manager duties for small capital projects
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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