Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower
An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a senior-level Mechanical Engineer to lead the planning, design, and execution of hydropower and water infrastructure projects. This role focuses on mechanical systems associated with dams, locks, water conveyance facilities, and hydroelectric generation assets. The position offers opportunities to serve as a technical lead on complex rehabilitation, modernization, and new-build projects while supporting dam safety and risk management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and evaluation of mechanical systems for hydropower, dam, lock, and water conveyance facilities.
- Perform condition assessments, hydraulic evaluations, calculations, and feasibility studies for critical infrastructure assets.
- Design and rehabilitate:
- Dam and water control gates (radial, drum, crest, roller, and sector gates)
- Large outlet and emergency shutoff valves
- Gate hoists and mechanical actuation systems
- Fluid power and hydraulic systems
- Penstocks and associated piping systems
- Intake screens, trash rack systems, and deicing equipment
- Material handling equipment, including gantry and jib cranes
- Lock and navigation-related mechanical systems
- Support dam safety inspections, risk assessments, and reliability evaluations.
- Contribute to hydro turbine modernization efforts and balance-of-plant mechanical upgrades.
- Prepare engineering reports, technical specifications, calculations, and construction documents.
- Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and review technical work completed by junior engineers.
- Serve as a key technical resource for clients and project stakeholders.
- Support proposal development, technical presentations, and business development activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- 14+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for hydropower, dams, locks, navigation systems, or water conveyance infrastructure.
- Experience performing structural or mechanical analyses, including finite element analysis (FEA), is preferred.
- Strong understanding of applicable engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working directly with clients and project stakeholders.
Desired Background
- Extensive experience with mechanical equipment utilized in hydropower and water resource facilities.
- Knowledge of dam safety programs, asset management, and risk-based engineering evaluations.
- Proven expertise leading rehabilitation and modernization projects for aging infrastructure.
- Ability to provide technical mentorship and serve as a subject matter expert within a specialized practice area.
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