Senior Mechanical Engineer-Hydropower Gates and Locks Specialist

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in hydropower gates and locks for a full-time position in Tualatin, OR or Rancho Cordova, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and manage new and upgraded projects on hydropower systems.
• Conduct conceptual studies of mechanical equipment related to hydraulic structures.
• Design gates for Dams or water conveyance projects.
• Manage large valves for Dam outlets and emergency shutoff of conveyance.
• Develop gate hosts and actuation systems with custom-designed gearing.
• Implement fluid power actuation systems, including oil and oil-alternatives.
• Design penstock and associated piping.
• Develop deicing systems such as bubblers.
• Design intake screens and trash rakes.
• Design gantry and jib cranes.
• Conduct dam safety inspections related to mechanical equipment.
• Provide input for risk assessment.
• Support hydro turbine unit upgrades and powerhouse balance of plant systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 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.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to balance work and personal life.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

About the Company

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure. We are committed to finding clean, green power alternatives and have a track record of delivering quality results while meeting budgets and schedules. Our expertise ranges from studies and valuations to optimizing existing operations, and we handle full services for facilities of all capacities.

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