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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower - Hybrid

Black & Veatch
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2024

About the role

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 105069 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

The Opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead, design, and manage new and upgraded projects on hydropower systems including:    

  • Hydro turbines   
  • Dam and water conveyance, including radial gates and large valves    
  • Generator cooling systems    
  • Raw water systems    
  • Fire protection systems    
  • Turbine and generator bearings    
  • Compressed air systems 
  • Bearing oil systems    

You may also perform dam safety inspections (lighting, drainage, isolation methods, handrails, doors, alarms, etc.) and design improvements to HVAC systems, spillway gates and hoists, instream flow release, and low-level outlets. 

The Team

Black & Veatch has delivered hydropower solutions worldwide for more than 40 years. We’ve produced results on nearly 500 projects and more than 50,000 megawatts in hydropower design. A track record like that can only be achieved by delivering quality results while meeting budgets and schedules. That formula helps us meet the goal we share with all clients – maximum return on their infrastructure investment.  We’re committed to finding clean, green power alternatives. Our expertise ranges from studies and valuations to optimizing existing operations. We can handle full services for facilities that range from the smallest to the largest in capacity. At the front end, clients rely on us to conduct thorough studies involving overall project management. We provide the full range of design services and construction support, and we ensure that the end product is a model of operating efficiency. Check out our projects HERE!

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in 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 

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a 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 All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license or in active pursuit of such registration

Work Environment/Schedule

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority.  This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment.  Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our East coast offices including Chattanooga, Atlanta, Greenville, or Charlotte. 

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

130

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