Mechanical Engineer – Hydropower
Black & Veatch
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Overland Park • Kansas • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- lead, design, and manage new and upgraded projects on hydropower systems that may include:
- - hydro turbines, including condition assessments, hydraulic evaluations, & FEA calculations
- - dam and water conveyance, including radial gates and large valves
- - generator evaluations and cooling systems
- - raw water and oil systems
- - fire protection and HVAC systems
- - turbine and generator bearings
- - compressed air systems
- - instrumentation support
- - crane/hoist systems
- perform dam safety inspections (lighting, drainage, isolation methods, handrails, doors, alarms, etc.)
- design improvements to HVAC systems, spillway gates and hoists, instream flow release, and low-level outlets
- support hydro unit disassembly and reassembly 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
- 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
- competitive compensation
- 401K match and benefits that start day 1
- flexible work environment
- opportunities for growth and exploration of new possibilities
- health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances
- robust wellness program
- paid vacation and holiday time
- sick time and dependent sick time
- company-matched 401k plan
- adoption reimbursement
- tuition reimbursement
- vendor discounts
- employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- pre-taxed accounts
- voluntary legal plan
- performance-based bonus program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
hydropower systemshydro turbinescondition assessmentshydraulic evaluationsFEA calculationsdam safety inspectionsHVAC systems designinstrumentation supportcompressed air systemsproject management
Soft Skills
client facingleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsteam management
Certifications
bachelor's degree in engineering