Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower - Black & Veatch

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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 CorporationReq Id : 105629Opportunity Type :StaffRelocation eligible :NoFull time/Part time :Full-TimeProject Only Hire : NoVisa Sponsorship Available: No The OpportunityIn this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a mechanical design engineer and project engineer for hydropower projects.  You will provide strategic advice and technical design and engineering consultation for new and upgrade hydropower projects for energy owners, including:  Hydro Turbine Upgrades Pumped Energy Storage  Dam and Pipeline Projects, Including Radial Gates and Large Valves Generator Cooling Systems Raw Water Systems, Including Pumping EquipmentTurbine and Generator Bearings Control Air Systems Bearing Oil Systems The TeamBlack & 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.  All the while, we conduct clean energy projects happening in some of the most beautiful areas known to man, in the mountains, lakes, and river systems of California. Preferred Qualifications8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including 6 years in hydropower or related field. Previous experience with engineering projects in a utility power plant setting. Experience in design and operation support of conventional and hydroelectric generation stations. Prior work with Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS) software Previous experience in a client facing role. Minimum QualificationsRequires 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 8 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.CertificationsMost positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registrationWork Environment/ScheduleBlack & 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
This opportunity will be based out of our Rancho Cardova (Sacramento), CA office.This role may require up to 10% travel#LI-KT1 #hybridSalary PlanENG: EngineeringJob Grade131Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users
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Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company
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