Mechanical Engineer – Hydropower
Black & Veatch
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Denver • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,406 - $201,080 per year
About the role
- Lead, design, and manage new and upgraded projects on hydropower systems
- Conduct condition assessments, hydraulic evaluations, & FEA calculations for hydro turbines
- Support raw water and oil systems, fire protection and HVAC systems
- Perform dam safety inspections and design improvements
- Support hydro unit disassembly and reassembly operations
- Assist in overall project management and optimizing existing operations
Requirements
- 10+ years of mechanical or systems engineering experience in power generating facilities or related fields
- Previous experience with managing projects and/or programs in a utility power plant setting
- Experience in design and operation support of conventional and pumped storage hydroelectric generation stations
- Previous experience in a client facing role
- 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
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
- Professional development opportunities
- Performance-based bonuses
- Stock ownership through ESOP
- Dependent sick time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
hydropower systemscondition assessmentshydraulic evaluationsFEA calculationsdam safety inspectionsdesign improvementsproject managementhydroelectric generationmechanical engineeringsystems engineering
Soft Skills
client facingleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsteam management
Certifications
bachelor's degree in engineering