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Mechanical EIT (Hydropower)

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Sacramento
Nov 16, 2024

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.


In the role of Hydropower Mechanical EIT, we'll count on you to:

  • Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations, engineering document review, drawing review and revision, provide field construction support and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications among other tasks
  • Perform routine engineering assignments that support our hydropower generation clients that require application of standard mechanical engineering techniques and procedures across asset management, rotating equipment and field engineering projects
  • This role will spend time at generating facilities in support of Engineering, Operations and Maintenance and construction projects across the Sierra Nevada Mountain range between Fresno and Shasta
  • Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
  • Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
  • Perform other duties as needed


The first assignment will consist of three rotations (6 months each) where the successful candidate(s) will gain exposure and experience working across a variety of hydropower projects traversing asset management, powerhouses/generating facilities and other exciting field engineering project opportunities promoting career growth.

NOTICE: These 6-month rotational assignments will be in Northern California; including Redding, Burney, Chico, Auburn, Auberry, and/or Fresno. HDR may temporarily relocate individuals to any of these locations for one or more of the 6 month rotations.

*If candidates do not have EIT certification at the time of hire, title of position will be Coordinator.

Preferred Qualifications:



  • Takes initiative and is flexible with embracing change in order to accomplish project goals
  • Thrives in a team environment and has strong communication, organizational and problem solving skills
  • Openness to being mentored by Senior Engineers and Hydropower Subject Matter Experts to support individual growth
  • Prior internship/co-op experience in power, utilities, hydropower, renewable energy, and/or construction industries a plus
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
  • Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD
  • Commercial/institutional experience in healthcare a plus
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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 expected compensation range for this position is $70,873 - $88,990 annually.
Primary Location : United States-California-Sacramento
Other Locations : United States-California-Fresno, United States-California-Merced, United States-California-Redding, United States-California-Folsom, United States-California-Chico
Industry : Power
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Hydropower
Job Posting : Oct 18, 2024
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