Are you a motivated Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation, sustainable design, and environmental responsibility? Join a leading design firm! GRW has a career opportunity available for a Mechanical Engineer at our Lexington, KY and Louisville, KY office. GRW is a full-service engineering, architectural, and geospatial consulting firm. The company was founded in 1964 by Mr. G. Reynolds Watkins to provide engineering services to federal, state, municipal, and private industry clients. Since that time, GRW has grown to become a national design firm with offices in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and West Virginia. As a mechanical design engineer, you will work closely with architectural, electrical, and structural department colleagues on various projects. GRW offers a wide variety of engineering services for our clients' infrastructure and building design needs. Our multidiscipline personnel function as a cohesive design team to create local and regional utility systems, energy-efficient buildings, environmentally sensitive site developments, and safe, modern transportation facilities. GRW provides comprehensive technical resources for all types of infrastructure designs. GRW's assignments range in scope from planning studies to projects with construction costs in excess of $985 million. GRW's teams have designed projects ranging from a few thousand square feet to campuses with gross building area over 600,000 SF. Experienced and accomplished in their own fields, GRW's mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers are an integral part of our projects. These multidisciplinary design team members apply their expertise to deliver a project that is structurally sound, mechanically complete from heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), to plumbing and fire protection, and electrically designed to handle the project's needs. Because of our in-house team, GRW has capability to successfully plan, design and deliver large, complex projects, as easily as smaller projects. In addition, these professionals support our water resources engineers by providing expertise with the code specific mechanical, electrical, and structural systems design of wastewater and water facilities. GRW offers a challenging work environment combining the latest in engineering concepts with career development to keep personnel up to date with the latest technologies and advancements. The right candidate will become the Mechanical Engineer with potential to become a company stockholder. Your personal capabilities, interest, aptitude, and motivation will determine your professional growth. GRW is seeking the following qualifications: • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution • Professional Engineer (PE) certification or on track to receive as soon as eligible, in at least one State in the US and must be able to get registered in KY within 6 months and in other States by comity OR have the ability to attain PE certification in a reasonable timeframe • 5 to 10+ years' experience designing mechanical building systems in a consulting environment • Advanced knowledge of mechanical system design including plumbing, fire protection, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and temperature controls • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Revit • Excellent oral and written English communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with team members and other disciplines • High level of organizational skills and attention to detail • Excellent time management skills • Marketing, sales, and business development experience • Client and Project Management experience • Ability to plan project resources, maintain schedules and stay within budget • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team • Knowledge of life cycle costing, computer HVAC modelling, and simulation programs • Desire, motivation, and ability to exceed the firm's and clients' expectations • Dedication and willingness to continue professional growth We are looking for individuals eager to develop their soft and technical skills and work on teams with other dedicated employees to complete the projects our clients need. Hiring the most qualified employees is important to us and the success of our company. When you join GRW you'll be working for an award-winning, full-service design consulting firm with a history of more than 50 years serving our regional, national, and occasionally international clients. Our objective is simple. We value our employees and take pride in providing them with the proper resources and tools to help them achieve professional excellence. This type of opportunity does not become available often! We invite you to apply to join our team! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
See More Details >>Leading manufacturer of complex, ruggedized products is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong product development expertise to champion full-lifecycle design from concept through mass production. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who thrives in CAD, understands how great products are built, and loves turning customer needs into robust, manufacturable solutions. If you’re seeking a fantastic team in the Greater Lexington area, please read on! WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING – Sr. Mechanical Engineer • Lead all aspects of mechanical product development from concept, CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, and design refinement through production launch • Design injection-molded components and assemblies, ensuring manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and reliability • Own layout, system integration, and validation for ruggedized electro-mechanical products • Develop product requirements, verification plans, and test procedures • Drive continuous improvement on existing products, particularly those involving fluid flow, sealing interfaces, and pressure-related performance WHAT YOU NEED – Sr. Mechanical Engineer • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) • 5+ years of hands-on product development experience, including full lifecycle design and launch • Strong CAD proficiency and experience designing injection-molded parts • Proven track record taking mechanical products from concept to mass production • Experience with products involving fluid dynamics or seals preferred • FEA analysis; CFD exposure is a plus • Background in manufacturing or production support is a plus WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU – Sr. Mechanical Engineer • Competitive salary • Comprehensive benefits package • Amazing work environment with a collaborative, innovative team • The chance to design ruggedized, high-impact products used worldwide • Fun and exciting projects • Much more! So, if you are a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with strong product development and injection-molded design experience—apply today!
See More Details >>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 >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Lexington, KY, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship lasts about four years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 151,350 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a significant presence in Lexington, KY, and projects a 11% job growth from 2022 to 2033. Apprentices in Lexington earn an average of $735 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $799 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
