HDR · 6 hours ago
Mechanical Designer / EI
Portland, ME
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHDR is a company that fosters a culture of inclusion and values employee ownership. In the role of Mechanical Designer/EI, you will perform engineering assignments, support feasibility studies, and contribute to the design and evaluation of power systems.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Perform routine engineering assignments, with instruction from the Project Engineer or others regarding the expected results
Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications
Provide owner’s engineering support for equipment overhauls, rebuilds and new equipment installation
Support feasibility studies or conceptual designs for new or expanded projects
Support inspections and condition assessments of existing facilities
Support mechanical life extension and system upgrades of existing facilities
Support mechanical balance of plant upgrades at existing facilities
Prepare equipment procurement and design specifications
Perform performance testing of hydro turbine equipment
Conduct equipment and contractor bid evaluations
Produce mechanical system designs including P&IDs, equipment sizing, detailed design, and system calculations
Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
Perform other duties as needed, including other disciplines such as structural engineering or the hydrology and hydraulics group
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Computer skills in Microsoft Office
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred
Previous internship experience
Engineer intern (EI)/ Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates without their EI will be titled 'Mechanical Designer' and will be expected to obtain their EI for career progression
Strong communication skills
Strong time management skills
Recent graduates will be considered
Local candidates preferred
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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