Hydromechanical Engineer

Mead & Hunt

$140K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
  • Minimum 8 years experience with rotating equipment and hydro plants
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in any state, with ability to obtain in California
  • Experience in utility power plant engineering projects
  • Proficiency in CAD or engineering design software

Responsibilities

  • Act as project engineer, technical lead, or project manager for water resources projects
  • Engage in client meetings and foster client relationships
  • Generate reports and technical documentation for projects
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues in hydro plants
  • Draft technical reports summarizing technical findings
  • Review and prepare drawing packages and specifications for construction
  • Travel to project and client locations as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Responsibilities include:
  • Working as the project engineer, technical lead, and/or project manager on water resources-related mechanical engineering projects including water pumping and piping systems, pumps, turbines, valves, radial gates, and hydraulic power unit-related projects
  • Attending client meetings and interacting with clients
  • Preparing reports and other project documents
  • Troubleshooting mechanical systems in hydro plants
  • Preparing technical reports that summarize findings, analysis, and recommendations
  • Preparing and reviewing drawing packages and technical specifications suitable for construction
  • Traveling to project or client sites


The successful candidate must have:
  • A bachelor's degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
  • At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience with rotating equipment, hydro plants, and/or pump stations
  • PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in California within six months of start date


The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:
  • Engineering projects in a utility power plant setting
  • Specifying and designing mechanical components and features for hydroelectric generation stations
  • Client management
  • Power station systems experience: cooling water, lube oil, governor hydraulics, compressed air (HVAC is a plus)
  • Engaging with professional associations: ASME, NHA, CEATI, ACEC, etc.
  • Large valves, turbines, piping systems, rotating equipment, heavy machinery, and engineering design
  • Mentoring less experienced staff
  • CAD and/or engineering design software for design and plan development


If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Salary Range: $140,000 to $180,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skills set or location.

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