At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. The power generation market continues to grow and evolve given strong capacity demand signals that haven’t existed for over a decade. As a result, our national Power Generation team is poised for monumental growth. We are seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer to help our clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects while serving as Engineer of Record or Owner’s Engineer. Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismarck, Billings, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Fort Worth, Houston, Honolulu, Kansas City, Madison, Minneapolis, Missoula, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland (OR & ME), Richmond, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St Louis, Syracuse. HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our national Power Generation team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team that supports power and energy projects primarily within the utility, IPP, industrial, and institutional sectors. Primary duties typically involve leadership of the project mechanical team, coordination with other engineering disciplines, monitoring, and communication of project status, and providing mechanical engineering support for detailed design and owner’s engineer projects on both a technical and contractual level. Preferred candidates will have significant experience utility-scale power generation systems and equipment, and proven ability to plan, schedule, and lead design projects. Typical deliverables developed by this individual and/or their team include construction drawings, bid specifications, mechanical equipment sizing calculations, technical memos, bid evaluations, code reviews, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimates. Significant experience with the design and specification of power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, distributed generation, and RICE 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 mechanical engineer and project engineering manager and may include project manager. Most tasks will be done in a collaborative manner involving engineers and designers from several other disciplines. Preferred Qualifications • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. • Minimum 15 years of experience in power generation design. • Gas turbine, steam turbine and/or large reciprocating engine experience or subject matter expertise. • Design experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation • Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm desired. • Minimum 10 years of experience, ideally in the fossil power industry with a blend of design and owner’s engineer projects. • Have the ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments. • Excellent communication and analytical skills. • Willing to mentor less experienced engineers and EITs. • Proficient at working within an established schedule and budget • Position will include an expectation of less than 10% travel for meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits. , Required Qualifications • 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 What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $108,661 - $204,250. Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kansas-Olathe, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Norfolk, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Virginia-Alexandria, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Connecticut-Hartford Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Power Generation Job Posting: Jun 4, 2025 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
See More Details >>SUMMARY Join a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering team delivering design and consulting services for major infrastructure initiatives. In this role you’ll support hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) planning and design across roadway, bridge, dam safety, flood resiliency, and stormwater projects—and contribute to site/civil design for transportation-related facilities such as maintenance yards, commuter facilities, substations, and airports. You’ll work under the guidance of licensed engineers with a hybrid office/work-from-home schedule and clear pathways for growth. RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and calibrate hydraulic and hydrologic models; evaluate design alternatives and produce preliminary and final designs for drainage systems. • Complete roadway drainage calculations and supporting hydrologic analyses for transportation improvements. • Prepare stormwater management analyses addressing water quantity, quality, and groundwater recharge; perform surface-water and hydraulic modeling. • Assemble soil erosion and sediment control plans and reports; support acquisition of stormwater-related permits. • Create site layouts; prepare grading designs and detailed site plans with construction details. • Produce construction specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates. • Coordinate with multi-disciplinary design teams, environmental specialists, and regulatory agencies to advance permitting. • Support engineering services during construction as needed. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. • 1–5 years of civil/site design experience, with exposure to transportation or municipal infrastructure projects. • Proficiency with Civil 3D and/or MicroStation. • Familiarity with design tools such as StormCAD, HydroCAD, PondPack, HEC-RAS, and WMS (or comparable). • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines. • Effective communicator who can collaborate with internal teams and interface professionally with clients. • Self-starter who can work independently and in a team environment. Preferred: • 2+ years experience with stormwater modeling tools (e.g., StormCAD/HydroCAD or equivalent). • 3+ years experience with Civil 3D (or strong MicroStation background). BENEFITS — WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU • Hybrid work schedule. • Competitive hourly compensation (commensurate with experience). • 401(k) with company match and additional retirement program. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance. • Paid time off and company-paid holidays. • Referral bonus program. • Mentorship from licensed engineers and a clear path for advancement on high-visibility transportation projects.
See More Details >>Who We AreDynamic Engineering Consultants, P.C., along with our Family of Companies—Dynamic Earth, Dynamic Survey, and Dynamic Traffic—has been a leader in land development consulting since 2004. Originally founded in New Jersey, we've expanded nationwide with over 350 employees and 15 offices. We proudly serve Fortune 500 companies as well as independent owners and developers of all sizes, offering a comprehensive consulting experience that integrates expertise in design and permitting for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. At Dynamic, we foster a rewarding workplace, investing in our employees with industry-leading training programs that pave the way for growth and advancement. Overview The Design Engineer is responsible for the due diligence investigations as well as preliminary design and engineering analyses of various types of retail, commercial, industrial, and residential site layouts throughout regions where we do business. Responsibilities • Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property. • Prepare Site Investigation and Due Diligence Reports to include the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines. • Prepare Conceptual Site Plans. • Prepare preliminary Grading Plans and Design. • Design of Stormwater Management and Stormwater Conveyance Systems, Utility Systems and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design Plans. • Prepare construction cost estimates. • Project coordination with client, other consultants and project team for the purpose of preparing a comprehensive site plan application. • Prepare technical reports including drainage, sanitary sewer and site investigation reports. • Prepare written correspondence to outside agencies, client, contractor, etc. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. • Relevant Internship experience preferred. • 0-4 years’ experience in Civil Site Engineering (residential, institutional, industrial, and/or commercial site design and permitting experience). • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) preferred. • Valid driver’s license. • Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle. • Familiar with the use of AutoCAD to assist in the production of site plan drawings. • General knowledge of Truck and Turning & Modeling software. • General knowledge of the planning and zoning process. • General knowledge of Hydrologic and Hydraulic and Stormwater Design. • Design and drafting capabilities. • Grading and drainage design skills. • Experience dealing with regulatory agencies and review professionals. • General knowledge of the use of available mapping websites for due diligence and site investigation purposes. • General knowledge of the following design tools for site engineering: • AutoCAD Civil3D • Hydrology Software i.e. Hydraflow, HydroCAD, PondPack • Hydraulic Software i.e. Hydraflow, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA) • HEC-RAS • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project. • General knowledge of Bluebeam Revu and/or Adobe to prepare design document markups. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Independent and critical thinking abilities. • Self-starter who can work independently and with team members. What We OfferWe strive to provide a great company culture consisting of a variety of team building events: trivia nights, softball and volleyball leagues, mini golf tournaments, BBQ’s, happy hours, poker nights, catered weekly staff meetings, surfboard lending programs, and much more. We offer a competitive compensation plan including: • Health Insurance Benefits • Disability and 401k Retirement Accounts • Paid Vacation and Sick Time • Paid Holidays • Parental Leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Pathways for Career Advancement The salary range for this position is $68k - $85k.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Bethlehem, NJ, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field generally last three to four years, requiring extensive training under skilled professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 10,000 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a steady job growth projection of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Bethlehem, NJ, earn an average of $1,102 per week, with experienced professionals commanding weekly wages up to $1,578. This lucrative career path is supported by structured educational pathways through trade schools and apprenticeship programs, leading to a promising future with strong earning potential.
