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The open position is for a Mechanical Engineer in the Mechanical Power Systems Engineering group. The team is responsible for the design and integration of hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling water systems supporting hydro turbine and generator units, with a primary focus on U.S. projects. This position includes technical responsibility for mechanical design during all stages of a project life cycle (proposal, contract design, manufacturing, and installation).

The unique requirements of each hydro project make this a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate with related skills and experience.

The Mechanical Engineer is expected to work closely with colleagues in the engineering department as well as the project management, manufacturing, and installation teams. Occasional travel to customer locations, project sites, or other Andritz offices is required.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role:

• Design various auxiliary hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling water systems for hydroelectric turbine units;
• Oversees, directs, and performs engineering work associated with the design of these systems;
• Manages and coordinates project work of associates;
• Create written specifications for the design, manufacture, and installation of hydraulic governor equipment, hydraulic cylinders, pressure vessels, and auxiliary systems / skids;
• Specify pumps, motors, valves, fittings, oil, instrumentation, etc. to meet contract requirements and industry standards;
• Ensures successful integration with other systems by working with other mechanical / electrical interfacing engineers;
• Resolve technical issues related to projects onsite and remotely;
• Assist project management with technical tasks related to hydro-turbine refurbishment;
• Review quotes and purchase orders for technical completeness.

Do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
• 4+ years of 3D modeling experience
• Strong technical writing skills for procedures, communication with site and shops
• Experience with instrumentation such as gauges, transmitters, flowmeters, etc;
• Experience with design of hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or cooling water systems.
• Manufacturing experience (welding, machining and/or casting) and site experience is a plus;
• Up to 10-15% travel domestically and abroad as required;
• Professional Engineer license is a plus

What do we offer

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• 401k matching;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Hydro has:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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