Senior Mechanical Engineer-Hydropower Gates and Locks Specialist

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Tualatin, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Conceptual studies of mechanical equipment related to hydraulic structures, including condition assessments, hydraulic evaluations, & calculations   
Design of gates for Dams or water conveyance projects, including radial (tainter), drum, crest, and roller gates
Large valves for Dam outlets and emergency shutoff of conveyance; In-stream flow (IFR) valves    
Gate hosts and actuation systems with custom-designed gearing
Sector gates and tow haulage for Locks & Dams
Fluid power actuation systems, including oil and oil-alternatives
Penstock and associated piping
Deicing systems such as bubblers 
Intake screens and trash rakes
Gantry and Jib Cranes

The role also involves dam safety inspections related to mechanical equipment and providing input for risk assessment.  You may also support hydro turbine unit upgrades and powerhouse balance of plant systems.
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.

Requirements

• 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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work. Minimum of 11 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.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• 25+ years of mechanical or systems engineering experience related to locks, dams or water conveyance facilities
• Experience in finite element analysis (FEA)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Previous experience in a client facing role

Responsibilities

• Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Prepares specifications and drawings for complex engineering deliverables for challenging projects.
• Capable of performing complex research and analysis leading to recommendations for potential solutions. May oversee collection, assimilation, and evaluation of condition data for engineering work.  Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis methods. Applies knowledge of standard methods and industry codes.
• Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members and reviews their work.  Is responsible for one or more of the following:  leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
• Responsible for identifying and communicating key client interests and drivers to project team members and developing approaches. Provides support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area.
• Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group.
• Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs.
• Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level