About the role: Mechanical Engineer is responsible for mechanical technologies and processes which support hydro power operations. This position will support our power facilites and all mechanical aspects of the plant including generation, water flow, trash raking, etc. You will take ownership of projects and constantly seek to deliver innovative solutions. Across our generation facilities, you will explore opportunities for value creation and respond to ongoing issues. As issues arise, you will troubleshoot in the field and trace issues to root cause. You will ideate with team members, complete calculations, design solutions, and create drawings. When required, you will be responsible for project management and oversee project execution through on-site supervision. You will work constantly to ensure a safe workplace for yourself and our entire organization.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/related field with a minimum of 2-5 years mechanical engineering experience
Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering/related field with a minimum of 5 to 7 years mechanical engineering experience
High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years mechanical engineering experience

Professional Experience

Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working on mechanical systems and managing technical projects in a professional setting
Comfort with mechanical systems and willingness to get your hands dirty troubleshooting and commissioning in the field
Strong skills in relationship management and past examples of utilizing these abilities to bring projects to completion
Demonstrated abilities using CAD to draw and perform modifications to existing designs for improvements and replacements of mechanical components with construction-ready drawings
Ability to use 3D modeling software to design mechanical solutions and produce construction-ready drawings preferred
Past record of project management with successful project delivery preferred
Proven ability to deliver engineered solutions independently
Passion for innovation
Experience in hydropower industry preferred, but not required
Taking ownership of each project and making sure team is functioning efficiently
Creating reasonable deadlines and keeping urgency on meeting them

Responsibilities:

Investigate operating issues at our facilities and troubleshoot to root-cause
Manage project implementation and complete projects on-time and on-budget
Direct company technical personnel and contractor resources to execute projects
Obtaining competitive quotes from multiple contractors to create a check and balance of all project work internal and external
Design mechanical solutions to respond to operating issues and for asset enhancement
Create drawings for designs and manage fabricator and vendor relationships
Take part in creating new technologies that can be leveraged across our portfolio
Travel as required for project supervision and execution (~30%)

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