Senior Mechanical Engineer-Hydropower Gates and Locks Specialist

Senior Mechanical Engineer-Hydropower Gates and Locks Specialist

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The Opportunity In this role you will have the opportunity to lead, design, and manage new and upgraded projects on hydropower systems that may include: conceptual studies of mechanical equipment related to hydraulic structures, including condition assessments, hydraulic evaluations, & calculations; design of gates for Dams or water conveyance projects, including radial (tainter), drum, crest, and roller gates; large valves for Dam outlets and emergency shutoff of conveyance;

in-stream flow (IFR) valves; gate hosts and actuation systems with custom-designed gearing; sector gates and tow haulage for Locks & Dams; fluid power actuation systems, including oil and oil-alternatives; penstock and associated piping; deicing systems such as bubblers; intake screens and trash rakes; gantry and jib cranes. The role also involves dam safety inspections related to mechanical equipment and providing input for risk assessment.

You may also support hydro turbine unit upgrades and powerhouse balance of plant systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines. Prepares specifications and drawings for complex engineering deliverables for challenging projects. Capable of performing complex research and analysis leading to recommendations for potential solutions. May oversee collection, assimilation, and evaluation of condition data for engineering work.

Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis methods. Applies knowledge of standard methods and industry codes. Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members and reviews their work. Is responsible for identifying and communicating key client interests and drivers to project team members and developing approaches. Provides support to business development or pursuit activities.

Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren't limited to: ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group. Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs. Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing; 25+ years of mechanical or systems engineering experience related to locks, dams or water conveyance facilities; experience in finite element analysis (FEA);
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; previous experience in a client facing role.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.