has a full-time opening for a Senior Engineer-Hydropower Lead in either our Lexington, South Carolina or Charlotte, North Carolina offices to develop hydropower engineering work in the region and support projects across Kleinschmidt. We welcome candidates based in the Southeast region. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment.

Salary: $120,000 - $185,000/year (based on experience)

Who You Are

Knowledgeable: A licensed Professional Engineer with a BS in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of 15 years' experience in hydropower engineering, business development, client management, and project management. Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to the candidate's engineering discipline is required. Experience with analysis and design of hydropower facilities including dams, gates, spillways, penstocks, powerhouse structures, generating equipment, and balance of plant systems. The candidate should show experience with coordinating multidiscipline designs and design teams with structural, hydrology/hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineers. The candidate should possess experience with regulatory requirements and processes. The candidate should have experience working in the field with clients and contractors during the planning and construction of projects. The candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills, oral and written communication skills to manage projects and clients, and be passionate about mentoring junior-level staff.

Project Manager: Experience working on and managing all aspects of large, multidiscipline, complex projects, working directly with senior leaders and the project team to provide practical solutions to complex problems affecting renewable energy, water, and the environment.

Relationship-focused: Ability to establish long-lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering challenges. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.

About the Position

This position provides an opportunity to be a part of a team working on the design and management of hydroelectric and fisheries related facilities, incorporating the skills of civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic engineering. The position includes developing hydropower engineering work, developing client relationships, managing large multi-disciplinary project teams, and mentoring and developing staff in the southeastern and eastern United States.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership