Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower

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• Company:
  Black & Veatch Corporation
• Req
• Opportunity Type:
  Staff
• Relocation eligible:
  No
• Full time/Part time:
  Full‑Time
• Project Only Hire:
  No
• Visa Sponsorship Available:
  No

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401 K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning, and are empowered to grow at every step of your journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

In this role you will lead, design, and manage new and upgraded projects on hydropower systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Hydro turbines – condition assessments, hydraulic evaluations, & FEA calculations
• Dam and water conveyance – 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

You may also perform dam safety inspections, design improvements to HVAC systems, spillway gates and hoists, instream flow release, and low‑level outlets. Additional duties include supporting hydro unit disassembly and reassembly operations.

Black & Veatch has delivered hydropower solutions worldwide for more than 40 years, producing results on nearly 500 projects and over 50,000 MW in hydropower design. We achieve high quality while meeting budgets and schedules, ensuring maximum return on client investments. Our expertise ranges from studies and valuations to optimizing existing operations.

• 10+ years of mechanical or systems engineering experience in power generating facilities or related fields
• Previous experience 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 an accredited program in the applicant’s home country or the country in which they practice. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor‑vehicle record search, etc.) in compliance with applicable laws.

• Typical office environment, prolonged sitting and computer use, focus and attention to detail required.
• Physical tasks during site visits (crouching, grasping, standing/walking for extended periods).
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, job performance and assignments.

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