Associate Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Tualatin, OR

25d•$91,047 - $152,053•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Mechanical Engineer will design and manage new and upgraded hydropower projects, covering systems such as hydro turbines, dams and water conveyance, generator cooling, raw water and oil, fire protection and HVAC, turbine and generator bearings, compressed air, instrumentation, and crane and hoist systems. Work may include condition assessments, hydraulic evaluations, and calculations. The role may also provide limited commissioning support and conduct on-site data collection and inspections of powerhouse and dam-related assets. Projects span from concept through completion. The engineer prepares progressively complex engineering deliverables and calculations, researches equipment and material options, manages engineering data, and works within budget, schedule, quality, design, and safety requirements. The role collaborates with project leadership, clients, internal and external team members, and other disciplines. As experience develops, the engineer may guide others, assign tasks to entry-level professionals and interns, support business development, and mentor junior staff. The position is based in a typical office environment, with possible physical tasks during site visits. It requires occasional travel of up to 15%. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, subject to manager discretion, performance, and work assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant's home country or the country where they practice.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of mechanical engineering experience in hydropower or a related field.
Previous experience with engineering projects in a utility setting.
Interest in design and operational support of mechanical systems related to dams and water storage facilities.
Previous experience in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

Learn and stay current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies and procedures, applying them to assigned work.
Develop engineering knowledge and apply it independently while complying with the quality program and supporting continuous improvement and change management.
Prepare increasingly complex engineering deliverables and calculations, research and recommend equipment or materials, and collect, assimilate, and manage engineering data.
Work within budget, schedule, and quality requirements and identify, define, and resolve problems within the assigned area as appropriate.
Coordinate with project leadership, internal and external team members, clients, and other disciplines on project and design details.
Understand client and internal stakeholder needs through regular interaction and communication; support business development or pursuit activities as needed.
Share knowledge of current technologies and processes.
As skills develop, assign tasks to entry-level professionals and interns, provide guidance, contribute to performance management activities, and mentor junior professionals.
Provide limited commissioning support and conduct on-site data collection and inspections of powerhouse and dam-related assets as needed.