Job Description

Overview

At HDR, employee-owners create a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected. The Mechanical EIT/Coordinator role involves supporting engineering and construction projects in the Power Generation and Renewables field, contributing to reliable and sustainable power systems.

Responsibilities

  • Performing engineering calculations and code reviews
  • Sizing and selecting materials and equipment
  • Participating in site visits and surveys
  • Developing and reviewing piping & instrument drawings
  • Reviewing manufacturers drawings and submittals
  • Developing procurement and construction specifications
  • Performing bid evaluations
  • Evaluating existing systems and equipment
  • Technical/report writing
  • Participating in team meetings
  • Communicating with equipment vendors
  • Processing of engineering submittals and other similar tasks as assigned
  • Some travel may be required
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar relevant field
  • Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant to Power Generation preferred
  • EIT certification strongly preferred; candidates without EIT will be titled 'Coordinator'
  • Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to the field
  • Strong interest in power generation, design, and consulting work
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate work with others and work as part of a team
  • Ability to travel
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Attention to accuracy and detail-oriented
  • Strong organizational skills with the capability to multi-task

Additional Information

  • Primary Location: United States-Texas-Dallas
  • Other Locations: United States-Texas-Fort Worth
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Business Class: Power Generation
  • Job Posting Date: May 14, 2026

How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$40/hr across 49 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 124 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 73 different employers. 50 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 596 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (29), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Midlothian at $38/hr, Irving at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Dallas, TX

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